Isis’ Story | UK
Masters student Isis Harvey shares her experience of moving to the UK for school and her tips on surviving the highs and lows.
Buying Meat in UK Groceries
In the Caribbean, most meat is found in freezers in the supermarket. In England, meat is found in fridges. The expiry date can sometimes be in a few days or a week later. That date is important, if you continue to store it in the fridge. If you put the meat in the freezer it …
Montserrat Student Successful In Securing UK Student Loan
I am proud to say that I have been able to assist a student in securing a UK student loan from Student England. This loan is only for tuition. You can not get a maintenance loan. The student is paying for housing and living expenses independently. NOTE: The tuition is paid directly to the university …
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Groceries and Meal Prep (MBBS) UWI Mona, Jamaica Campus
Here are some survival tips for eating well during the very time consuming course that is (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from Doctor Tiffannie Skerrit and 4th year student Stevikha Foster. How do I weigh the Jamaican dollar and ensure I get value for money? It can be very tempting at first glance …
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My Medical School Experience (at UWI Mona, Jamaica Campus) YEAR 3
By: Stevikha Foster (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at UWI Mona Campus in Jamaica. Currently in her 4th year of study Third year, semester one aided in the completion of the preclinical subjects. Sadly, this was the semester where the faculty decided to add mid semester exams to the schedule for all …
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My Medical School Experience (at UWI Mona Jamaica Campus) YEAR 1 & 2
By: Stevikha Foster (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at UWI Mona Campus in Jamaica. Currently in her 4th year of study The transition from CAPE to this course is quite daunting but doable. Make sure you know the information you learnt during CAPE well before the course begins. The journey began in August …
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VISA UK Scholarship
Looking to study in the UK? Here is another way you can finance your studies. DEADLINE is Monday, 18 July 2022 at 11.59pm Visa has a scholarship programme that will pay course fees up to a value of £9,200 per year, up to 4 years. The programme is designed to support students from under-represented and …
Doing Your Laundry | UK
It is not very common for Caribbean households to have a dryer. So it is very possible that like me, you never had to use one. So I have a few tips to help make sure that your clothes don’t shrink or even come out damp. First things first, what not to put in the …
How do I find help for Mental Health while at uni?
‘Whether you need support for stress, or more serious mental health difficulties your university should have a service available for you.’ – Isis
Studying in Jamaica: Part 3
In a 3 part series, Dr. Tiffannie Skerritt shares her experience and gives tips on studying in Jamaica.
Isis’ Advice for Masters Students | UK
Interested in doing your masters? Isis has written a few tips to help you with that next step.