Zimbabwe

I wanted to study for an MBA in London, but moving to a city where I did not know anyone felt daunting. Choosing a university was only part of the challenge. I also wanted to know how I would settle in and find a community.

World Student Advisors understood those concerns. They helped me with my application to London South Bank University and offered practical advice about preparing for life in the UK. Their support was personal and free of charge, and there was always someone I could contact when I had questions.

One particularly valuable introduction was to the Zimbabwe Association, where I found helpful advice about settling into life in Britain. Having a connection to people who understood my background made the move feel much less overwhelming.

Once I joined London South Bank University, I also became involved in the Students’ Union’s African Society. Meeting other students and sharing experiences helped me feel more at home. London gradually became somewhere I could enjoy living as well as studying.

What impressed me about WSA was their understanding that students need different kinds of support. Alongside individual guidance, their Student Support Library podcasts cover topics ranging from applications and interview preparation to adjusting to university life. Mock interview support also helps students prepare to explain their study plans with confidence.

For me, the most important thing was feeling that I had support beyond the university application. WSA helped me think about the life I would be building in London, including the friendships and community that would make it rewarding.

I would happily recommend World Student Advisors to other Zimbabwean students considering studying abroad. Their practical advice and personal approach can make a big move feel much more manageable.

Darlene Makwangudze, ZimbabweMBA, London South Bank University