Welcome to my Student Blog!!!
What Can This Site Do For You?
Want to know what to expect when applying to University? I know I did! My Student Diary, or Blog site, offers insights into the UK admissions process. Read on to hear about my application and uni life experiences and melt away some of your application anxiety. If you have already applied to university, read on anyways; you might enjoy comparing stories. This site has been created near the end of February 2006 and will continually be updated for the remainder of my university life. However, Ultimately, my financial situation dictates how long this blog of university / student life experiences will last.....
My First UK Visa
Currently, I have a four Year student visa to study for a BEeng at The University of Westminster. After sending my Passport along with my visa application to the British Consulate in Las Angeles, CA, I was granted Clearance to Study in the UK, as well as, a sticker placed onto my passport.
After accepting a place for an MEeng Degree at Imperial College London, will I Have to Re-Apply for a student visa?More about: my visa re-application
02 Apr 2006 My English to American Dictionary
" Hearing words like " horlicks", "bullocks", and "
iron-mongers", my life in England feels more like being stuck in a
bad episode of Harry Potter. As an American in London,
sometimes people look at me like I am speaking some alien
language....." More about:translates comonly know english phrases into american
15 Feb 2006 Interview at Imperial College, University of London
" Before my interview, I could feel my hands, cold and clammy. Normally this doesn't happen, However today, I had all the symptoms of anxiety. I didn't know what to expect....." More about: University Interview
28 Feb 2006 Who Am I
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I am a mature student who is seeking to develop the skills needed to
become an Electronic Engineer while living in the U.K. Whew, try
saying that three times.......". More about: A short Biography