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My name is Ariana Marine and I started at UWI in 2016 where I did a double major in Biochemistry and Biology. Currently, I’m doing my Master’s in Medical Microbiology and I work with the Admissions Office as a postgraduate Admissions Student Advocate (ASA).
One of the reasons I decided to attend UWI is because, in comparison with other universities, tuition is very affordable. Knowing that made choosing a university easier – the affordability, being close to home, having a family life while still being able to experience a campus life in a programme of my choice. I was also happy to attend UWI because of its worldwide recognition so that made my decision to transition from Bachelor’s to Master’s within the same university a lot easier.
Our role is to offer support to current students and prospective students in any way possible. This can vary from giving directions to classes, assisting with their applications, or simply directing them on where to go to get the information they seek. We are students helping students!
We are always ready and willing to assist, even virtually you can make a request or virtual assistance from our team. It’s our job to help you navigate the process to make it as painless as possible for you and we can walk you through it step-by-step. The university even holds initiatives like parent and prospect meetings which anyone can book for free – here you can gain information on a one-on-one level, to educate you on what the university has to offer and even insight as to what campus life is like! You can email Mr. Nigel Bradshaw who is a Recruitment Officer and also our fearless leader at nigel.bradshaw@sta.uwi.edu to set up an appointment or connect with us virtually at campus.tours@sta.uwi.edu.
Navigating through university can be tough, especially when there’s a lot of information to process. Students don’t keep up with the information because they don’t know where to look. The best advice I can give is to ask questions and read the emails!
Also, many students worry about financial aid and funding university but, from my experience, the university as a whole seeks the students’ best interest and tries to help as much as possible in terms of financing their education. They do this through their Financial Advisory Services Division. Registered students can request support and often do get it through financial aid, grants, scholarships and bursaries. There are even sub-programme initiatives for all types of students. For example, regional, international, differently-abled, mature students etc.
There are so many students who are unaware of the opportunities being offered to them on a daily basis. Whether it’s events, even virtual events or places to check out on campus like the Eric Williams Memorial Collection. There’s so much to do, from learning Mandarin Chinese at the Confucius Institute or even visiting the Zoology Museum. There is so much to experience at campus and that’s without even mentioning the endless clubs and sports activities!
Enjoy your university experience! It’s a rollercoaster, but it’s worth it. Oh! And don’t forget time management saves lives!
I have a few plans in motion, but I’ve learnt that the future can be a bit unexpected, especially after 2020. My aim after I’ve successfully completed my Master’s is to participate in another internship, then work while aiming to get a PhD in virology.
The University of the West Indies St. Augustine (UWI),
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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