Naveen studied at Aston University from 2004 – 2008. His was a sandwich degree as well.

What was your course of study?

BSc (Hons) International Business & Economics

What did you study before this?

College Majoring in Business Studies

Did you have any work experience at the time of application?

No

Any particular reasons you chose your university?

It was very high in the B-School rankings

What did you most enjoy about your course?

Comprehensive course content/challenging coursework & presentations

What did you like the least?

Accounting

Tell us about life beyond academics! What was/ is the social scene like? Did/does your city offer anything exciting that you’d like to tell prospective students about? Did/ do you travel much? Take extra-curricular classes?

Good Social Scene, a bit too much! I played Cricket for the University.

Were you a member of any societies at university?

Aston Editorial Board

Which university facilities did you really enjoy?

Library, Guild, Indoor/Outdoor Pitches, Computer Labs.

Where did you stay?

Campus Accomodation

Do you remember how much you paid for your accommodation?

No

Any complaints about your accommodation?

Old and cramped

How did you manage finances? Any tips for students on a budget?

Spend Sensibly

Approximately how much do you think students should budget for per month (excluding rent)?

150-200

What did you do about meals? Cooked/ Relied on restaurants/ take-away/ microwave ready-meals/had one of your flat-mates cook for you?!

A mixture.

What’s the food scene like for vegetarians?

Good options

Any restaurants/take-away joints in your university city/town you’d like to recommend?

Loads in Birmingham.

Any other spots in your university city/town you’d like to recommend?

Town Centre.

Did you work part-time? Tell us a little about it!

No.

And finally, would you recommend a UK education to other students?

Yes.

What did you do after university, and what are you doing right now?

Working in the UK