We asked second year MPharm Pharmacy international student, Joanna Ayuba some questions about her experiences studying at the University of Birmingham. Why did you apply to study Pharmacy at the University of Birmingham? Studying in a Russell group of university appealed to me because it gave me the assurance that the lessons I would be learning … Continue reading “Joanna Ayuba, second year, MPharm Pharmacy – Q&A”
Mariam Zahid – My experience on the MPharm Pharmacy course
International student Mariam Zahid talks you through her experience on the MPharm Pharmacy course. “As an international student from Canada, you wouldn’t expect the two countries to be that different. However, when I started my course at the University of Birmingham, nothing was the same as back home except for the common language of English. When … Continue reading “Mariam Zahid – My experience on the MPharm Pharmacy course”
Hongseo Choi, International Rep for MedSoc 2022/23
I would like to start this blog post by introducing myself briefly. Hello, I am Hongseo Choi, a second-year medical student studying at the University of Birmingham. In fact, I am an international student from South Korea. I also used to live in Cambodia, where I completed high school. I am delighted to share my … Continue reading “Hongseo Choi, International Rep for MedSoc 2022/23”
Laura Seeney, third year Biomedical Science – Q&A
We asked third year Biomedical Science student, Laura Seeney some questions about her experiences studying at the University of Birmingham. Why did you apply to study Biomedical Science at the University of Birmingham? I originally applied to study Biomedical Science at the University of Birmingham because I loved the medical school and had met some … Continue reading “Laura Seeney, third year Biomedical Science – Q&A”
Reece Bushell, fifth year BDS Dentistry – Q&A
We asked fifth year BDS Dentistry student, Reece Bushell some questions about his experiences studying at the University of Birmingham. Why did you apply to study Dentistry at the University of Birmingham? Dentistry offered the perfect type of career for what I was looking for. It is scientific and evidence-based, practical, a very social job … Continue reading “Reece Bushell, fifth year BDS Dentistry – Q&A”
Annabel Pound, fourth year MBChB – Q&A
We asked fourth year MBChB Medicine and Surgery student, Annabel Pound some questions about her experiences studying at the University of Birmingham. Why did you apply to study Medicine at the University of Birmingham? I wanted a career where I could combine my love for science with my instinct to care for people. Following a … Continue reading “Annabel Pound, fourth year MBChB – Q&A”
BUDSS: Helping out the local community – Beant Thandi, 4th year
This year, Birmingham University Dental Student Society (BUDSS), has been restricted in what it is able to do for our students. I thought to myself, how can BUDSS bring students together – whilst staying (socially distanced) apart? I saw a post online of a medical society’s food bank collection, so I messaged them and asked … Continue reading “BUDSS: Helping out the local community – Beant Thandi, 4th year”
Sophie Maguire, first year MBChB – 2020/21 sport scholar
Hello! I have just started my first year as a medical student at the University and was also recently announced as a sport scholar for the coming year (2020/21). I am from Mid-Sussex (about 30 minutes north of Brighton) and am now living in The Vale Village. It has definitely been weird moving away from … Continue reading “Sophie Maguire, first year MBChB – 2020/21 sport scholar”
