Student Profile: Joud Salhi
Discover Joud's journey at Warwick and what led them to apply for the BEng Computer Systems Engineering. |
How did you find out about Warwick?
UK Ranking websites and Google.
Did you consider studying anywhere else? What made you choose Warwick?
High ranking, great location, and fascinating reputation.
How did you feel to be awarded a scholarship?
It felt amazing and it literally changed my life because otherwise I wouldn’t be able to be at Warwick and study this exciting degree.
Who was the first person you told when you received the news about your scholarship and how did they react?
My family and they were all happy for me that my mother even cried!
How did you apply and did anyone help you with your application form and visa application?
I applied through the university as instructed. My sisters helped a lot in my application. I did not face any difficulties except that I applied the day I finished my official IB exams!
What was your first impression of Warwick when you first walked around campus?
Great. The buildings, environment and everything about the university excites you to work hard and become best at what you study.
What is the best thing about Warwick?
How the staff and everyone who works and teaches tries always to help you and understand that it is all new to us and first experience.
What is the worst thing?
So many platforms and websites and apps to deal with. No united app or website to access all courses through.
How is your accommodation?
It's on campus. At the beginning it was a little different. But then I got used to it and it felt more comforting.
Are you a member of any societies?
Not yet but will join Coding Society.
What are your plans when you graduate?
I would like go take an internship and then continue masters in programming.
What would you say to someone considering applying for an Undergraduate Global Excellence scholarship at Warwick, what would it be?
Do it! You can’t lose anything and you will gain more than you think. It will help you achieve your goals.
What one thing makes you happy about Warwick?
The community and accessibility to everything you need.
Joud's course:
BEng Computer Systems Engineering combines the study of computer science and electronic engineering, focusing on the design of computer systems and their real-time applications. Our accredited Computer Systems Engineering degree is designed for students who want to integrate the study of computer science and electronic engineering, developing a sought-after set of skills at the interface of these closely related disciplines.
The course is taught jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the School of Engineering.