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Written by Salma Ghandour – Politics and International Relations Student<\/strong><\/p>\n

It feels like just yesterday I stepped foot into a lecture hall for the first time!<\/p>\n

As an international student traveling to Manchester for the first time, it was very daunting. The Politics and International Relations course<\/a> here at the University of Manchester has a great reputation, and I knew I was going to be engaging with a course that is of academic quality in a vibrant student city. I ultimately chose to study Politics and International Relations at Manchester because of the opportunities that it would bring, and I was excited to engage with the course content in a lively political city. Manchester is an industrial city, and it is where the Suffragette movement was born! I was worried at first that I wouldn\u2019t be knowledgeable about British Politics as an overseas student, but that was a concern I quickly overcame. It\u2019s natural to be more knowledgeable about certain subjects than others and there is a lot of academic support available. The students at the university and on the course are a diverse group, and our discussions bring to light interesting perspectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a final year student, there are many courses I have enjoyed! Looking back at them now, I\u2019ve learned so much since becoming a university student. In my first year, I was captivated by the \u2018Introduction to International Relations\u2019 module, I was starting to grasp the different aspects of global politics. It was also the first time I engaged with Political Theory, understanding political ideology and the key thinkers in the realm of politics.<\/p>\n

\"SalmaThe module titled \u2018Making Sense of Politics\u2019 introduced me to the principles driving empirical research in political science, and though I was intimidated at first, I can now understand different methods of research to address real questions in the study of Politics. In my second year, I had spent it remotely due to the unprecedented COVID circumstances. The year of the pandemic was undeniably difficult, and despite that, I felt supported by the academic staff in the course modules, my lectures, and tutorials. In my \u2018Ideals of Social Justice\u2019 module, the course explored incredibly thought-provoking questions that I found myself bringing up in discussions with my friends outside of the academic environment. For example, I had enriching conversations on the ethics of designer babies, or the rights to parent. I also started getting comfortable with my research skills through the \u2018How to Conduct Politics Research\u2019 module. In my current year, I can dive into the subjects I am most interested in, some of my favourites are \u2018Intersectional Political Economy\u2019 and \u2018Ethical Issues in World Politics\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When I applied to study Politics and International Relations, what immediately appealed to me is the variety of topics I would be engaging with. I can honestly say that my experience with the modules I took did not disappoint! There are so many other course options and different paths I could have taken, and I am very glad to have chosen Politics and International Relations here at the University of Manchester. For me, it wasn\u2019t about studying Politics in a strictly traditional sense, or International Relations through a textbook, it was about engaging with interesting topics that are evolving and adaptive to current events.<\/p>\n

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