I'm from Nigeria and I'm 29 years old. I did my BSc in Public Administration in Nigeria at Madonna University, and I moved to Newcastle to further my knowledge of business.

It was based on a recommendation I got from my sister, who also studied here. She told me about her course, outlining the curriculum, and that gave me an insight into the benefits of studying here.

I already had an interest in business. I loved having my own small-scale business, but I needed more. I wanted to gain more knowledge and have a stronger understanding of business, which I have achieved through studying this course. I've been able to build more knowledge and insight into how a business should grow through my studies.

Newcastle College University Centre is like a safe haven for international students. The staff are ready to listen to us and they make things easier for us.

When I got here from Nigeria, I got in touch with the International Team and they assisted me. They helped me draw up a payment plan, which was really helpful. When I told friends about this, they’ve now started thinking about coming over to the UK.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my experience has been the opportunity to make meaningful connections and friendships with my lecturers and fellow students. When you come to a place that you are not familiar with, you meet lots of different people from different backgrounds. They relate to you and are always ready to listen.

During Industry Week, we had lots of people coming in to talk to us about different businesses such as Greggs and Nissan. They told us about graduate opportunities and gave talks about how their businesses operate.

We also had lessons on how to open your LinkedIn account and keep it up to date, as well as how to make our CVs stand out to employers.

A safe place.