Kenya

Sending my son from Kenya to the United Kingdom was a big step for our family. We wanted him to receive a good education, develop his passion for football and feel supported while living far from home.

World Student Advisors helped us arrange his place at Brooke House College, combining foundation studies with football. What stood out was the personal care shown by Tim Hunt, WSA’s Managing Director. Tim collected my son from Birmingham Airport and took him to the college himself. As a parent thousands of miles away, knowing someone was there to welcome him and ensure he arrived safely meant a great deal.

That personal connection grew into a lasting friendship. When I visited Britain, I stayed with Tim in Kenilworth. We enjoyed a memorable 12-mile countryside walk with his dog Angus, stopping for lunch with his friend Les. Tim later visited me in Mombasa, and our friendship has continued across the continents.

I would happily recommend World Student Advisors to other Kenyan families seeking experienced, trustworthy and personal support with education in the UK. What began with my son’s education became a friendship for life.

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World Student Advisors helped me choose the right course and supported me throughout my BEng Aeronautical Engineering degree at UWE Bristol, where I graduated in 2024.

The personal welcome made a lasting impression. Tim Hunt met me at Bristol Airport and took me to my student accommodation. You don’t get much better service than that! Throughout my studies, Tim and the WSA team remained approachable and helpful whenever I needed advice.

Bristol was a wonderful place to study, particularly given its strong aerospace heritage. WSA’s head office in Clevedon was also nearby, around half an hour away by car or roughly an hour from Bristol by bus.

One particularly enjoyable visit to Clevedon was with two friends I had met at UWE: an exchange student, Hank, from New York and a fellow student from Finland called Greta. Studying at a UK university really does give you the chance to meet people from all over the world.

Tim met us and showed us Clevedon Pier, which opened in 1869. He also told us about his late father’s name being commemorated on the pier, giving our visit a personal connection to the town.

What stood out about WSA was the support beyond the application itself. Their Student Support Library podcasts cover a wide range of topics, from preparing to study abroad to making the most of life at a UK university. Alongside personal advice and student visa mock interview preparation, these resources help students feel better informed, prepared and confident.

For me, WSA’s service meant having someone to turn to, from choosing my course and arriving in Britain to settling into university life and exploring the local area.

I highly recommend World Student Advisors to anyone considering studying abroad.

Richard Musembi, KenyaBEng Aeronautical Engineering, UWE BristolAttendance: 2021 to 2024