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Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Pedro, I'm 20 years old and I'm from Mexico. I'm going to tell you a little bit about who I am so you get to know me :)

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My studies in Mexico

I successfully finished my Bachillerato in Mexico with a first in 2019.

My English studies

Then I was expected to go to university, but I decided to take a year to learn English, so I attended a 9-month course with EF in Brighton. It was one of the best decisions I have ever taken in my life because it was such an enriching experience, I did not only learnt English but I also learnt a lot about myself, how to be independent and the lifestyle in the UK. This experience pushed me to try and apply to a university in Brighton, which was something I thought I was never going to be able to do because it was going to be a big challenge.
But I did it! :)

My current studies

Now, I'm a student at the University of Brighton International College, currently studying International Year One in Business. Then, I would like to progress to Business Management with Finance and Placement Year. I would like to study this degree because it offers me what I’m looking for, which is to gain an understanding of the diverse areas of modern business management and also to develop knowledge about business communication, teamwork, finance, markets, business ethics, and industry skills.

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I decided to study in the UK because I know it is a great opportunity to grow, expand my horizons and challenge myself. I know as well that degrees from UK higher education providers are respected and recognized in a high standard around the world. I am sure that the knowledge and experience will be highly valuable in my country.

And I chose this university, first, for its popularity and recognition among international students, and second, because I loved its four core values which are inclusivity, sustainability, creativity, and partnership.

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Setting personal goals is something I always do when I am going to start a new path.
Before coming to UBIC, I set myself a personal development plan to overcome the challenges of living and studying in another country.
In my plan, I included the development of social skills and academic skills.

Some of the social skills:

Interpersonal: Understanding the way I interact with others, and considering my personality traits to develop relationships. Such as leadership, motivation and empathy.

Intrapersonal: Understanding my own thoughts, emotions and ideas, and the management of them. Such as self-confidence, self-motivation and self-patience.

Some of the academic skills:

Time management

Research skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Presentation and public speak

Writing

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During the path of my course, I have done different assignments that have helped me develop multiple academic competencies.
My first assignment was for IY403 Economics. The task was to write a report on the Market Structure of the Coffee Shop Industry in the UK, and the requirements included first-hand research. It allowed me to academically step out of my comfort zone for the first time in another country since I had to look for a business interview in Brighton. I formulated an interview with the purpose to gather valuable information, and then I looked for a local coffee shop business willing to accept the interview. I learned a lot from doing all this, and my communication and social skills improved a lot.

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IY413 Marketing - I415 Entrepreneurship (Presentation)

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IY413 Marketing - I415 Entrepreneurship (Presentation)

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It is challenging to present in another language and I often doubt myself or get really nervous. During my course I developed two presentations that helped me to gain confidence and communication skills.

Both assignments were group presentations, so they also helped to practice team work, organisation, problem-solving and time management.

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I also develop the following assignments:

IY412 Quantitative Methods for Business Report

IY413 Marketing in the Operational Context Case Study

IY415 Entrepreneurship and Business Development Business Plan

IY439 Organisational Behaviour Case Study

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UBIC promoted countless different activities and events throughout the year. These activities support students to connect with others, share diverse backgrounds and build friendships. It personally helped me make new friends, have fun, learn new things and feel involved in the student community.
The most fun and memorable activities that I participated in were:

Halloween Activities

Online Cinnamon Cook-along

Christmas Market Wall

Pancake Day

Spin Bike Challenge (Charity)

Pre-Ramadan Gathering

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UBIC helped me to build long-lasting and valuable relationships. I am grateful for all the people I got to meet because they are all part of this, my journey.

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I plan to continue my studies at the University of Brighton, and I am thankful for everything that I have learned at UBIC.
It supported me to successfully feel integrated into another academic culture, much different from the one in Mexico. I feel prepared for my next journey.
Now, I will go into my degree, and my main goal is to fulfil all my academic expectations, which include getting first-class honours, gaining valuable work experience and getting ready for the world after graduating.