At the University of Kent, over 80 undergraduate degree programmes offer the opportunity to study abroad. Whether you are studying accountancy or art history, film or sociology, living and studying in another country will broaden your understanding of your subject.

We spoke to Emilio Aldorino, a current Biology student on the year abroad programme, so he could share his experience of Kent and studying abroad. If you would like to study at Kent, learn more in our upcoming ‘Studying at the University of Kent as an International Student Webinar’ and you can register online for free entry today.

Studying abroad with Kent: Student View

“I came to Kent as I really liked the green campus and the friendly atmosphere. The year abroad option was attractive, and the laboratory facilities seemed really good.

“I’ve enjoyed all of my courses. There’s a big jump from A-Levels to university education for everyone, but it was a particularly big step for me because I hadn’t studied much science before. I’d done biology at A-Level, but my other subjects had been English and geography.

“I went to Canada for a year between my second and third years – to Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. Like Kent, it is a campus University. It was really good fun and I had a lot of flexibility in terms of the modules I could choose. I took a class in developmental biology and one in astrobiology. There were six other Kent students there and we got to know each other well. It was a nice change of pace from Kent life, but I ’ve enjoyed coming back to the UK.

“The societies have been excellent. I joined Jitsu in my first year, and became the social secretary in my second year, organising events and competitions. This year I joined the swimming and trekking societies, which are lots of fun. There are loads of bars on the campus and always quirky events, like roller discos, you can go along to.

I’d love to be able to do a PhD at some point, I know I’ve still got a long way to go but my studies at Kent have given me a great start. I’ve applied for some Master’s degree programmes and for some jobs, but for now I’m just waiting for my results”

Study abroad with the University of Kent

If you would like to study at Kent, learn more in our upcoming ‘Studying at the University of Kent as an International Student Webinar’ and you can register online for free entry today.