International Student Ambassadors

What is an International Student Ambassador?

Find out more about the International Student Ambassador Scheme...

Ten current international students have been chosen to represent the University as Ambassadors and will play a key part in recruitment activities both within Bangor and on overseas visits as well as contribute to the support programme offered to students during their studies at Bangor.

Ponnusaami Subramaniam

Ponnusaami Subramaniam, 39, is from Malaysia and is currently studying a PhD in Psychology.

"I came across the fact that the Dementia Service Development Centre under the Institute of Medical Research and Social Care in Bangor University is well known for its high standard of research. Furthermore there is only one Professor of Clinical Psychology of Older People in the UK…..which is the head of the centre at Bangor and he agreed to be my supervisor……how lucky am I?! "

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Gulnara Ismankulova

Image of Gulnara Gulnara Ismankulova from Kazakhstan is currently studying a PhD in Health Studies at Bangor University.

"The best things about Bangor are that it is safe, clean and compact. Whilst these qualities can be seen as relative, the things that are absolutely unique about Bangor are its cultural background and the Welsh language."

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Goselle Obed Nanjul

Image of Goselle Goselle Obed Nanjul, from Nigeria is currently studying a PhD in Biological Sciences and is an International Student Ambassador.

"You will no doubt initially miss home and also be faced with ‘culture shock’, but I bet you in Bangor you will acclimatize easily.

"Bangor is a city of learning with less distraction and you always have staff that are willing and ready to help and also a community that is receptive and accommodating to international students and visitors."

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Xiao Xu (Xenia)

Xiao from China is currently studying a PhD in Education Studies and is an International Student Ambassador for the University.

"When I came to the UK three years ago, I knew nobody in this country. Every little help given by others had been a great blessing for me. My last full-time job was to offer advice and help to international students and I really enjoyed it. The satisfaction I gained through helping others was enormous. Becoming a student again, I wanted to do something that could both help others and help me make more friends."

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Anthony Richard Albuquerque

Anthony, from India is studying a BSc in Electronic Engineering at Bangor. He's currently an International Student Ambassador for the University.

"Because I would be studying miles away from home, I wanted the University to be like a second home and I really felt like it was my home away from home. The warm welcoming culture of the people around, the greenery and the structure; everything was so perfect that I fell in love with the place."

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Gazifah Naqshabandi

Gazifah Naqshabandi is from Kashmir and is studying a BSc( Hons) in Psychology with Neuropsychology.

"Coming from a Muslim orthodox family, going abroad alone was not an easy decision to make. My parents supported my decision to study Clinical Neuropsychology and helped me to find the best school in terms of academic standards and safe environment. Hence I came to Bangor!"

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Abdulqader Abdullah Qader

image of abdul Abdulqader from Iraq is studying for a PhD in Laser Physics within the School of Electronic Engineering at Bangor University

"Studying abroad is full of surprises, especially at the beginning, but with the time everything will change and you will enjoy the change of lifestyle - this is the nature of life! I would say that if you are looking to develop your educational schemes, research and communication skills and enjoy your degree, then come and join Bangor University and you will get more than you expect."

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Samuel Rogers

Samuel Rogers from the UK is studying a PhD in English Literature.

"As the only British ambassador, I also have a duty to provide encyclopaedic knowledge of UK culture! I hope to help students get over any initial obstacles and anxieties, so that they can focus on their studies."

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Lijun Zhao - International Student Ambassador

image of lijun My name is Lijun Zhao and I’m from China. I am currently studying for a PhD in Law at Bangor.

"I choose Bangor because it has a long tradition of academic excellence and good reputation of caring and supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students. I received help and assistance from the moment I first got in touch with Bangor to enquire about the course through to when I finally arrived at Bangor – this gave me a very positive impression of the Unviersity."

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Molly Harper - International Student Ambassador

imageo of molly My name is Molly Harper and I come from Iowa in the United States. I just completed my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and will be working toward a Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology at Bangor this year.

"I hope to lend a hand in generating a community in which International students can rely on each other for help, support, and friendship. The best thing one can have is a strong network of people."

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