On the 26th of September, I landed at Heathrow Airport, and I was received by the WELCOME HEROES of the University of Derby who drove me all the way to school, and to my accommodation. That was really a great and exciting experience. This is a commendable and should be emulated by every school in the United Kingdom. Also, on the 5th of October, there was the International Students Welcome Event, where there were lots of food, drinks, music and variety of culture display. The learning facilities at the University is great with state-of-the-art classrooms and IT facilities. With the influx of more students into the United Kingdom, being the top-choice destination for international students, I would recommend that my university builds more learning (classrooms) and residential (accommodation) facilities.

The course contents are being uploaded on the blackboard for students to have access to the documents. Also, the recorded videos of each classroom session are uploaded to the Panopto platform in the Blackboard. Being an international student coming from a different study background, I would recommend that the lecturers and teaching process be more explanatory in their approach of knowledge delivery. Templates, guides, practical examples will come handy in students understanding and performing well in their assessments.

The environment is very serene and green with lots of cultural diversity. I've had the opportunity to meet people from different parts of the world and it is a lovely experience. There are school buses called U1 and U2 which takes students from different parts of the city to school for free, at designated times and bus-stops. The city centre is a busy place with lots of attractions. There is the DERBION centre with lots of attractions, sights and activities for city residents. The fireworks at night with the music and cool atmosphere is something I look forward to in the evenings. The Derby Museum has artefacts to behold, and a good place for exhibitions and tours. There is the Derby County Football Club for football lovers. Also, there is industrialized area of the city where Rolls Royce, Audi and Toyota offices are. The city is a great place to visit - very peaceful and attractive, with lots of opportunities.

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It has been an amazing experience hereat the University of Derby.

There is no placement in the program as opposed to other Universities

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