Category: Student Life

International student, Frederico Castanho, details his experience of working part-time as a Unibuddy.

Jorge Estevão explains how Unibuddy provided the support he needed to move from Portugal to Derby. Now he's a Unibuddy himself and hoping to support other students on their university journey.

Arvin Johal is a Unibuddy for the University. Here, he discusses what a Unibuddy is, what the role entails, and how he's found the experience so far.

Abby Harris details how she balances studying Psychology, as well as being a professional badminton player on the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme.

Jesse Koranteng shares how securing an internship helped him secure his first graduate role as a Marketing Executive, and what he learnt along the way.

Despite the pandemic, international student Claudia returned to Derby for her second year so her routine could be as normal as possible. Here, she shares her experience.

Student Osama Qayyum Janjua shares his experience of travelling to Derby to study amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Zoology student, Iveta Nikandrovaite, describes how she found fitting in at Derby after moving from Lithuania to study at the University. 

Travelling thousands of miles to study is a challenge at any time but Huyen took on this challenge during a pandemic. For her, it was worth it, to pursue her goal of making a career out of helping others fulfil their potential.

Thomas Berrington discusses why choosing the University of Derby is one of the best decisions he's ever made and shares his experiences of the applying to the University.