QUALITY OF LIFE AT THE UNIVERSITY
Moving from Nigeria to the UK to study at the University of Glamorgan was a challenging decision to make. It was also an opportunity to learn in a new environment. There are lots of factors to be considered: the food, weather, racism, money, accommodation, culture, clothing etc. The Quality of life at the University of Glamorgan will be discussed.
Food
is essential for everyone, getting African dishes or food stuff in wales is
difficult. The foods found in wales are British or European. This is a big
problem because some of the foods are strange, but in other part of UK African
food is easily accessible and cheap. The African shops in Cardiff are
expensive.
Another
problem is the weather. It rains frequently in Treforest; one has to have rain
coat, boot and umbrella. It is very cold in the UK; while back home it is very
warm about 27° and sunny.
Due to the weather in the UK, one has
to wear warm clothing ranging from sweater, jackets, boots, hoods, gloves, long
sleeves, thermals while back home light clothing were used often.
Furthermore, the rate of racism in wales is
pronounced, usually outside the school environment. This really affects most of
the international students in term of getting a job or a house to rent.
Due to the exchange rate between the naira (#)
and pounds (£), money is a big factor, £1- #250 which is a huge difference. When
spending in the UK, Nigerians are always mindful of their spending because the
money is big back home.
Studying in the UK is a big opportunity because
the study skill in the University of Glamorgan is one of the best; it improves one’s
way of approaching problems, it is better compared to the educational system in
Nigeria.
To sum up, studying at the University of Glamorgan
has been has imparts in various factors, like food, accommodation, money, study
skill etc. it is of great benefits to study at the University.
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