
What’s it really like studying in the UK? Fakhar travelled from Pakistan to study Data Science at Cardiff Met, and in this episode, he joins Holly to share his story. From first-day nerves to finding independence, he discusses settling into life in Cardiff, making friends through university events, and why stepping out of your comfort zone can change everything.
In this episode…
00:00 Episode Teaser
00:20 Meet Fakhar: An International Student's Journey
00:41 Adjusting to Life in the UK
01:33 Settling In and Making Friends
04:53 Accommodation and Independence
06:32 Quick Fire Questions
09:34 Student Confessions
11:13 Challenges of Moving Away from Home
12:01 Studying Data Science
13:57 Exploring Cardiff
16:48 Making Friends as an International Student
17:52 Diversity in Cardiff
19:04 Outro from Holly