Global Scholar Podcast George Wilkinson

Simi Thomas is our latest guest on the Global Scholar Podcast, representing as the show's first International Student from Sierra Leone, the diamond gem in West Africa's beautiful southwest coast. Having always dreamt of studying in the UK, Simi is currently living her dream as a Masters student pursuing Organizational Project Management at the Bournemouth University.
On the night of her departure to the UK, Simi was far from emotional and couldn't be more excited to begin the next phase of her life. Listen to Simi recount life, studies and friendships at the peaceful resort town on the south coast of England

Yayra's fun and loving personality is evident as she shares a very interesting and laughter-filled encounter of her study abroad experience at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. An I.T. with Business Intelligence student, Yayra brings some interesting perspective and insight into her student life and how she keeps level-headed when the going gets tough. Listen now.

Jessica Mensah is a Public Relations Professional and a Food Blogger studying MSc Corporate Communications at the Robert Gordon University in the UK. On the night that Jessica flew to Aberdeen, she was full of excitement and gratitude for this next phase of her life. Of course she didn't anticipate the cold that met her, but importantly she braced the challenges of her first weeks in isolation and excelled despite having to adapt to new ways of studying in a covid-restricted period. Jessica also has a very important role on campus and a unique approach to de-stressing and having fun. Don't be told! Listen now!

Cherubim Mawuli Amenyedor is a Digital Marketing Strategist and a Social Innovator studying MSc Digital Marketing at the Robert Gordon University.  In this episode, Mawuli shares his biggest motivation for studying abroad, and his personal experience of the UK's world-class educational system. Listen to Mawuli recount his "contactless Christmas" alone in his room, eating new food and naming his top two favourite recreational places in Aberdeen. You won't believe his answers in the lightning round at the tail-end of the conversation! Listen now!

The Global Scholar Podcast is the new voice for students studying abroad. Every week students from across the world share their unique stories and experiences about leaving their home country to further their studies in a foreign land. They share about their laughs, the pains, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. The show is the very best of untold student tales!