Ari
Course: BA Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia Society/team(s): Malaysian Society, Islamic Society, International Society, TEDx Society Why you chose Newcastle University: Course rankings and relatively low living costs Favourite thing about Newcastle: The Quayside, Geordie culture and amazing friends! Interesting fact: I didn’t get to go to my diploma graduation back in Malaysia so I did a photoshoot in Newcastle, Photoshopping myself in robes and a graduation cap. It went pretty viral online!
'Should I fly back to my home country or stay in Newcastle where I am?' - the ultimate dilemma plaguing the minds (pun intended!) of every international student in the world during the Covid-19 outbreak. To risk boarding flights full of potential coronavirus carriers, or to remain in a foreign...
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Studying abroad at a top university had always been a dream of mine, and now I have the immense privilege of it being my reality. Upon reflection, it has been quite a journey indeed!
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