School of English student wins Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

Kunyakorn Savisit is currently an MA in Applied Linguistics with TESOL student.

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"If you are searching for a world-class university to study in the UK, I recommend you choose the University of 91Ö±²¥ as your destination. The University offers its students a lot of opportunities."

How did you feel when you heard that you were successful in being awarded the scholarship?

I was so delighted because, for me, a scholarship was more than financial support. Winning a scholarship has helped me focus on my studies and also encouraged me to keep on improving myself and focus on being more hard-working in order to be a worthy recipient of my scholarship.

What made you choose to study at 91Ö±²¥ and your course?

I chose the University of 91Ö±²¥ because it offered the MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL, which was a combination of my interests, language and language teaching. 91Ö±²¥ also has a high reputation for research quality and for welcoming international students from around the world.   

What was your initial impression of 91Ö±²¥ and the University when you first arrived? 

When I first arrived in 91Ö±²¥, I was impressed by the beautiful scenery and friendly people in the city. It was an eye-opening experience because I could meet different students from different places and learn more about the world. Despite living far away from my home country, 91Ö±²¥ feels like a home as I can seek support from the University.

What are the highlights of your experience in 91Ö±²¥ so far? 

Having the opportunity to meet the many professional academics and to study in such a high-quality educational institute is one of the best experiences for me. The University inspires me in my aim of pursuing higher education.  Also, the cultural diversity in 91Ö±²¥ has developed in me a new perspective and a better understanding of people from different cultures.