The International Student Experience

Swansea University

The International Student Experience from Swansea University is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the unique stories of students from around the world who have chosen to study in the UK. Topics include what it's like to come to the UK for the first time, how to navigate getting to Swansea, creating a community for yourself while away from home and the best places to go for a coffee when you're here! New episodes are released fortnightly.

  1. 04/30/2025

    7. From Colombia to Community. Juan Corcho Ruiz, Colombia

    Discover in this final episode, how Juan Corcho Ruiz, a media and communications student, turned his year at Swansea University into a story of growth and connection. From football leagues to the Latin American Society, hear how he embraced trusting in his own capabilities through perseverance! Darganfyddwch yn y bennod olaf hon, sut mae Juan Corcho-Ruiz, myfyriwr cyfryngau a chyfathrebu, wedi troi ei flwyddyn ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe yn stori o dwf a chysylltiad. O gynghreiriau pêl-droed i'r gymdeithas Ladin-Americanaidd, gwrandewch sut y daeth i ymddiried yn ei alluoedd ei hun trwy ddyfalbarhad!

    29 min

  2. 04/16/2025

    6. Overcoming homesickness and thriving as an International Student. Youssef Gomaa, Egypt

    Navigating homesickness is a challenge many face while studying abroad. In this episode, Youssef Gomaa, a media and communications student from Qatar, shares how student societies and a foundation year equipped him with skills and support to thrive in Swansea. Mae ymdopi â hiraeth yn her mae llawer o bobl yn ei hwynebu wrth astudio dramor. Yn y bennod hon, mae Youssef Gomaa, myfyriwr y cyfryngau a chyfathrebu o Qatar, yn rhannu sut gwnaeth cymdeithasau myfyrwyr a'r flwyddyn sylfaen ei arfogi â'r sgiliau a'r cymorth i ffynnu yn Abertawe

    34 min

  3. 04/02/2025

    5. Internships, Independence, and Inspiration. Srushti Shetty, India

    Join us as we sit down with Srushti Shetty, a law graduate from India, who tells us how she made the most of her year at Swansea - specialising in IP law, taking on internships, and building a second home. Ymuna â ni wrth i ni eistedd gyda Srushti Shetty, sydd wedi graddio yn y gyfraith o India, sy'n dweud wrthym sut y gwnaeth hi fanteisio i'r eithaf ar ei blwyddyn yn Abertawe - gan arbenigo yn y gyfraith ynghylch eiddo deallusol, ymgymryd ag interniaethau a chreu cartref oddi cartref.

    39 min

  4. 03/19/2025

    4. A Global Experience: Oman, Australia, and Swansea. Basma Al Aufi, Oman

    We are joined by Basma Al Aufi, a law student from Oman, who shares her inspiring journey-from studying in Australia to completing her degree at Swansea University. Along the way, discover how Basma transformed her passion for reading into a meaningful community-building initiative with lasting impact. Mae Basha Al Aufi, myfyriwr y Gyfraith o Oman, yn ymuno â ni ac yn rhannu ei thaith ysbrydoledig - o astudio yn Awstralia i gwblhau ei gradd ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe. Ar hyd y ffordd, darganfyddwch sut defnyddiodd Basma ei chariad at ddarllen i greu menter adeiladu cymuned ystyrlon ag effaith barhaus.

    26 min

  5. 03/05/2025

    3. Aeronautics to Advocacy: An Inspiring Career Shift. Nenkang Sam-Mbok, Nigeria

    Join us as we sit down with Nenkang Sam-Mbok, a Chevening Scholar from Nigeria, who shares his incredible journey from aspiring aeronautic engineer to medical doctor, data scientist, and advocate for maternal health. He discusses how personal experiences led him to found the Rebecca Mbok Foundation. Ymunwch â ni wrth i ni sgwrsio â Nenkang Sam-Mbok, sef ysgolhaig Chevening o Nigeria, sy'n rhannu ei daith anhygoel o ddarpar beiriannydd awyrenegol i feddyg meddygol, gwyddonydd data ac eiriolwr dros iechyd mamau. Mae'n trafod sut mae ei brofiadau personol wedi'i arwain at sefydlu Sefydliad Rebecca Mbok.

    37 min

  6. 02/19/2025

    2. More women in engineering would be world changing. Khushbu Nayer, Zimbabwe

    Join us as we sit down with Khushbu Nayer, a student from Zimbabwe, who talks about her transformative 4-year journey as a biomedical engineering student. Khushbu discovered how pursuing a degree that blends health and engineering can open doors to personal growth and community building. Ymunwch â ni wrth i ni eistedd gyda Khushbu Nayer, myfyriwr o Zimbabwe, sy'n siarad am ei thaith anhygoel dros bedair blynedd fel myfyriwr peirianneg fiomeddygol. Gwnaeth Khushbu ddarganfod sut y gwnaeth astudio gradd sy'n cyfuno iechyd a pheirianneg agor drysau i dwf personol a meithrin cymuned.

    35 min

  7. 02/05/2025

    1. A home away from home: finding community in student societies. Ruchika Nongrom, India

    Join us for an inspiring episode with Ruchika Nongrom from India, now pursuing her third degree in medicine at Swansea. She reflects on studying during COVID-19, embracing the Welsh outdoors, and leading student societies, all while fostering connections as a student ambassador. Ymunwch â ni i gael eich ysbrydoli gan Ruchika Nongrom o India. Ar ôl ennill ei hail radd yn y DU, dechreuodd raglen Meddygaeth i Raddedigion Abertawe am ei thrydedd radd, mewn meddygaeth. Mae Ruchika yn trafod ei phrofiadau mewn prifysgol yng Nghymru yn ystod pandemig COVID-19, gan bwysleisio pwysigrwydd dysgu am eich amgylchfyd a mwynhau bod yn yr awyr agored.

    42 min

  8. 10/31/2024

    8. Going with the flow, adapting to life in the UK. Narottam Tiwari, Nepal

    In this episode we talk with Narottam Tiwari from Nepal, who shares his journey of adapting to life in the UK while pursuing a Master's in Healthcare Management at Swansea University. From overcoming cultural differences and loneliness to building connections through student societies and work, assisting new international students and supporting minority students' mental well-being, Narottam's story highlights the importance of going with the flow and embracing new experiences. He also discusses his aspirations to make a difference in healthcare both in the UK and back home in Nepal.

    34 min
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The International Student Experience from Swansea University is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the unique stories of students from around the world who have chosen to study in the UK. Topics include what it's like to come to the UK for the first time, how to navigate getting to Swansea, creating a community for yourself while away from home and the best places to go for a coffee when you're here! New episodes are released fortnightly.

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