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Name:
Zehre Sayyid
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Place of Study: University of Luton
I have always had a passion to study for an MBA. I
had already completed a Masters in Public Administration
with a specialism in Marketing in Pakistan but,
as I wish eventually to establish my own fashion
business, I thought that an MBA would help provide
me with the practical and theoretical knowledge
needed for such a venture. My parents kindly agreed
to fund me through the programme.
Prior to starting the MBA I worked in economic
research for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
in Lahore. I also taught for one year at a grammar
school and worked for a time for Nestle in Pakistan.
I choose to study in the UK because of my background. I
attended a convent school as a schoolgirl which
was strong on tradition and values. I believe
that these values can be found here and that the
standard of education is high.
Overall, Luton has been a good choice for my
course. I am kept very busy with course work ,
especially with case studies and group presentations.
Putteridge Bury with its serene atmosphere is
excellent for this kind of study.
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Name: Ashvin Hirani
Country of Origin: Kenya
Place of Study: Kingston University
Ashvin Hirani was born in Africa (Kenya) but
has lived in the UK for over 18 years.
He recently received a BEng Honours degree in
Civil Engineering, at Kingston University. "I
chose Kingston University because of its reputation.
The course is approved by the Institute of Civil
Engineers (ICE) which is very important"
He was also impressed with Kingston University
when he visited them on their open day. "The staff
were really helpful, they seemed to be so in touch
with their subject area"
After studying for two years he then took year
out before going back into his final year on a
work placement. "Kingston has an excellent reputation
for industrial placement. I worked for a company
called Balsour Beathy as a site engineer. I became
involved in a six million pound project to refurnish
The House of Commons in London which was a great
experience!"
When Ashvin wasn't studying he spent a lot of
time with friends in London. "London is such a
buzzing city, there's such a good feeling about
the place - I love the nightlife!"
After receiving his degree he then went on to
work full-time for Balsour Beatty and is pleased
with how it has all worked out for him. "During
my time at Kingston University I have learnt so
much about myself. I'm so much more confident
about things and the decisions I take"
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Name: Emi Watashiba
Country of Origin: Japan
Place of Study: London Centre for Fashion
Studies
My name is Emi Watashiba I am from
Osaka in Japan. I am, at present, studying a year
diploma in Fashion Design and Technology. I am
really enjoying my time here at London centre
for Fashion and hope to go on after this to study
costume design.
I came to LCFS to learn the basic
skills that I will need in pattern cutting and
other technical areas to follow a career in costume
design. The lecturers here are very helpful and
because the classes are small I get a lot of their
individual help and attention, which is good because
it means that I learn a lot faster. I like being
based in London. For me London has a bit of everything,
you can do almost anything you want to. At first
I found my English to be a bit of a struggle however,
with the help of the college and the friends that
I have made here I managed to overcome my fears.
The beauty of the Centre is, for me, its size.
Because it is all based in a single building everyone
is just a shout away. I don't think I would have
felt this at home in a different country at a
college with a big campus. I also like that I
am meeting people from all over the world and
so we all tend to help each other out because
we are all in the same boat! Mei Yee Cheng is
an international student from Hong Kong.
She is, at present, in her third
year studying a B.A. Honours in Fashion Product
Management. She chose the centre to study because
of its course
"The course here is very flexible
because it offers an insight into the practical
and technical skills needed but it also has a
focus on the business side. This means that I
have so many career options open to me when I
graduate"
Although she misses her family back
home she enjoys her time at the centre because
it feels like an extended family. "It is so good
to be in England with so many people who are all
in the same boat. Here we are all able to help
each other improve our English in a protected
environment. When we are not studying we are all
out and about in London visiting the shops and
the nightlife. Although Islington is only a few
minutes away from the West End, there is so much
to do in Islington that we are usually found in
the local bars and restaurants .I have made some
great friends here at LCFS and we do have a lot
of fun!"
When she graduates from LCFS she
hopes to go into a career in the fashion industry
in marketing and buying. "The technical skills
and knowledge that I have learnt here will help
me so much in my future career. The special care
and attention that I have received from the tutors
has helped me to progress a lot more than I ever
thought I would." So what will she miss about
her time at The London Centre for Fashion Studies?
"The tutors, being so close to everything, the
easy going student life style but above everything
the friends that I have made during my time here!"
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Name: Kevin Mullins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Place of Study: Kingston University
Kevin Mullins was born in the United Kingdom.
He is now a Highways and Drainage Engineer for
'Bettridge Turner and Partners' in Surrey.
He recently graduated from Kingston University
with a 2:1 in Civil Engineering. "Kingston University
has an excellent reputation for Civil Engineering.
It was an easy choice! It also has huge facilities.
The campus is split into different sites which
means each subject area has the room for large
facilities. This means there was a lot of 'hands
on' experience in our computer and concrete lab
which I really enjoyed!"
In his year he was placed at 'Bettridge Turner
and Partners', where he now works. "I had a lot
of varied experience in my year out which stands
me in good stead for my work now"
As well as the social activities that students
enjoy whilst not studying, Kevin has also involved
in many sporting clubs at the University such
as canoeing and football. "The student union is
excellent at Kingston, it has just been extended,
there's always something going on! Many big bands
play there and there are some really good comedy
acts on!
So what did he feel he learnt at Kingston University?
"Hmm, where shall I start! I think one skill I
really learnt was to work alongside people with
all different opinions and experiences. The course
at Kingston is very group orientated so I found
it was easy to make friends with similar interests
from all over the world"
"Above all, I miss the friends I made and the
everyday challenges on the course. I believe that
during my time there I have gained a whole gamut
of experience. I recommend the course to any one!"
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Name: Ridla Bakri
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Place of Study: Newcastle
Ridla Bakri, currently studying at the University
of Newcastle upon Tyne did a Master's in Chemistry
at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta and
worked there as an Assistant Lecturer before coming
to Newcastle in 1991, having obtained funding
from the World Bank Project to study for an M.Phil.
"I then continued my research for a Ph.D.
and am currently putting the finishing touches
to my thesis.
My time in Newcastle has been very enjoyable
and I have learned a lot about metalorganic synthesis
and how to handle air-sensitive compounds. I particularly
enjoy preparing new molecules and determining
their molecular structure. The Department is very
well equipped for this type of synthetic work,
with a wide range of IR, NMR and mass spectrometers,
microanalytical services and X-ray diffractometers.
As this type of chemistry is still new in Indonesia,
I intend to teach the skills I have learned when
I return home. "
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