Latanya Gordon proves there are many routes into education after moving to the UK from the Caribbean in her late teens and going on to win a coveted Law prize at Birkbeck.
Aygun Badalova grew up in Azerbaijan with one dream – to study hard and leave her hometown for a better future. She began by teaching English in Baku but now works in neuroscience in London. And Birkbeck helped her get here.
Think there’s only one way? Think again. Entrepreneur Alexander Mitchell gave up studying law to enrol on a master’s in Business Innovation at Birkbeck to kickstart his business, a matchmaking app with a difference.
While studying for the MSc in Climate Change at Birkbeck, Chevening Scholar Presley Gitari discovered that London is a diverse and - surprisingly - green city.
Think it’s too late to change direction? Anna Green left education at 15, but at now aged 27 has recently graduated with a First in Psychology. This is her story.
A Birkbeck subsidy for international students helped Oghenemine Djebah kick off his dream of studying an MA in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice in London.
Think you’re too busy to study? Nikesha Morris is a dyslexic mum of two – and has another baby on the way – who has just graduated with a BA in Psychosocial Studies and Principles of Psychodynamic Counselling. This is her story.
Valentina Vlasich moved to the UK from Argentina without ever having visited the UK. But she’s made lots of friends on her BA Film and Media course and has found an innovative way of making the most of London.
Balancing a BA in History with work and home-life, Nick Townsend overcome an initial panic of returning to education in his 50s to become a secondary school teacher at 59.
MA student, Dimitrios Kelaidonis, and his mentor, former Birkbeck student Emma Davis, share their experience of working together to help Dimitrios take the first step in his career.
Grace Mosimi, MA Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity graduate, came to Birkbeck straight after completing her undergraduate degree. Here, she explains what skills she has developed and shares her ambitions for the future.
Pamela Odumusi was in her third year of work when she realised she wanted to do a degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture, but didn’t want to stop working. Studying at Birkbeck helped her have the best of both worlds.
MSc Marketing Communications graduate, Natalia Schimbator, and Birkbeck Careers Advisor, Julia De Cruz, talk about the value the Birkbeck Futures Careers Service adds to the student experience.
After successfully completing two degrees at Birkbeck, Sarah Chamberlain talks about the importance of lifelong learning.
MSc Management with International Business graduate, Bart Van Egdom, fulfilled his ambition of studying for a master's during a challenging time in his life.
Wasif Sajjad received invaluable help and support from his dissertation supervisor during his Master’s degree.
MA Arts Policy and Management graduate, Sarwar Efendi, was a 2021 Birkbeck Chevening Scholar.
Chevening Scholar and MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology student, Eliana Valdez, talks about being an international student coming to study in the UK.
Usha Rasagopal graduated with a BA English degree, a great feat given her tumultuous journey to Birkbeck.
Richard Harvey wanted to challenge expectations of what retired life could look like, so decided to do a degree in BA French Studies.
Paddy Munyui studied BSc Business whilst also running his own music management company with Brit Award nominated artists.
Siravich Sukanskul graduated from MSc Culinary Innovation Management and has dreams of opening a café in Thailand in the near future.
For Hannah Wilson, undertaking a Master’s in Organizational Psychology completely changed her perspective about herself and her abilities.
For BSc Geology student, Ella Jones, coming to Birkbeck straight after sixth form helped grow her confidence.
At age 18 Alex Coles decided to study BA Politics Philosophy and History at Birkbeck alongside a successful career as a professional rugby player.
BSc Psychology with Neuroscience student, Grace Dawes-Jenkins, is a go-getter who wanted to do things differently after finishing college, so she chose Birkbeck.
In her quest to drive social change, international student, Jennifer Francis, decided to study MRes Social Research and Psychosocial Studies.
Studying MSc Social and Political Theory helped Chris Lehmann in their career and allowed her to make a difference in the workplace.
Ellie Henderson graduated with a MSc Economics degree, which has propelled her career and built her confidence.
Yuan Yao is an international student who decided to study a Master’s in Management with International Business to bolster her career.
MSc Marketing graduate, Simon Bell, overcame a hidden disability whilst studying and used his degree to significantly advance his career.
Mariam Tahir graduated with a MSc Analytical Bioscience degree, an incredible achievement after coming to the UK as an asylum seeker in 2018.
Annika Bellot studied LLM Environmental Law, Policy and Governance and aspires to represent her home country, Dominica, on the international stage in environmental law.
