The strugge of balancing one’s career life with motherhood is a worldwide challenge. But studying in a new country with 3 kids to take care of is another level of juggling. This all didn’t stop Baydaa form persuing her dream to get a masters degree in the UK and all of this was possible, through the chevening scholarship. This episode is part of a chevening series where we interview alumni from various backgrounds to enrich your chevening application process. We cover in this episode: - Baydaa’s application process for the Chevening Scholarship - Overcoming cultural and familial challenges - Adjusting to life in the UK as an Iraqi family - Balancing studies, family, and personal growth - Insights on leadership and networking Time stamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the Episode 00:28 – Meet Baydaa: Chevening Scholar & Mother of Triplets 01:12 – Why She Chose the UK for Her Master’s Degree 03:07 – Baydaa’s Journey: Dreaming of a Master’s While Raising Kids 06:32 – Applying Twice: Lessons from a Failed Chevening Application 07:59 – Tackling the Scholarship Essays: Leadership & Networking 11:07 – Bringing the Kids to the UK: Challenges and Surprises 13:17 – Culture Shock and Reintegrating into Iraqi Society 14:45 – Adapting to UK Schools: A New Experience for the Children 18:32 – How the UK Changed Her Children’s Outlook 21:33 – Being a Mother and Leader: Juggling Studies and Family 26:15 – What She Learned in the UK Education System 30:31 – The Power of Networking and Volunteering in the UK 33:00 – Lessons on Leadership and Inspiring Her Children 35:28 – Encouraging Future Chevening Applicants: Baydaa’s Final Message 37:05 – Conclusion and Thank You for Watching!