Every month, Study International invites you to a conversation with an international student, graduate or professor about the beauty, boldness and benefits of studying abroad.
"Too nice" to pursue an MBA? Surviving business school? Switching careers? This biochem grad tells all
There’s a common perception that you can't be "too nice", that you need the right personality to survive in business school and its famously cut-throat environment. Students and graduates face stiff competition when it comes to landing coveted yet limited elite jobs. Like it or not, networking and being memorable play a huge role in breaking into corporate spaces and leadership.
Biochemistry graduate Terrikia Benjamin has often been told that she doesn’t have the required traits to pursue an MBA, so she set out to prove them wrong. In this episode, we speak to her about the challenges of switching careers, what newcomers should expect from an MBA programme, and whether or not it’s true that only certain “types” belong in business school.
18 Jun 2026
From journalism to education: One ex-reporter's mission to help Indonesians study abroad in the UK
When Trifty Qurrota Aini first stepped foot in the UK in 2016, there weren’t a lot of guides to help her navigate her new life abroad. Finding her place in uncharted waters was a challenge on its own. Today, this former journalist is a thriving influencer and country manager at the University of the West of England, using her platform to empower other Indonesians to study abroad in the UK too.
In this episode, we uncover her extraordinary journey from Indonesia to becoming the study abroad guru for aspiring students back home.
14 Apr 2026
Studying engineering? Here’s why Germany should be No. 1
There are plenty of reasons why Germany remains a top study destination for anyone thinking of studying engineering, despite the language barrier. From cutting-edge research and top-tier professors to being a global heartland for engineering and tech innovation, the choice is a no-brainer. But that’s just skimming the surface.
In this episode, we speak with engineering graduate and co-founder of tech startup, AxD: Automation x Digital, Maithili Deshmukh, about the underrated perks of studying in Germany, as well as how you can navigate, survive — and of course, thrive — in its academic, professional, and cultural spaces.
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