Rui Zhu

Country: China
Subject of study: Global Literatures and Cultures
Year of graduation: 2024
Type/Level of study: Postgraduate Taught

What did you enjoy most about your degree programme?

Key Concepts for Global Literatures and Cultures

What was the highlight of your time at Exeter?

When I finished my dissertation and received a first class mark for it.

What will you miss the most about University?

Every supervision time with my professor, she gave me much encouragement and guidance.

What advice would you give to current and future students? (If you are an international student what would you like to tell future students from back home who might be thinking about applying to study in Exeter?)

For current and future students, my advice is to prepare well academically and practically, engage fully with Exeter’s resources and opportunities, and embrace challenges as part of personal growth.   For future international students, especially from China, I’d say: Be ready to step out of your comfort zone, value your unique perspective, and take advantage of both the academic and cultural experiences Exeter offers.

What are your plans now that you have graduated?

Apply for the CSC-Exeter PhD scholarship program.