Students have told how they were blown away by an educational trip of a lifetime to Malaysia – taking up an opportunity they might not have experienced without the support of the award-winning ºÚÁÏÍø Global team.
ºÚÁÏÍø Leicester (ºÚÁÏÍø) psychology students Rupi Kaur, Alisha Choudhury and Charlotte Greatorex took part in the trip to capital city Kuala Lumpar with support from the Widening Participation Scheme.
The trip included a visit to an elephant sanctuary
The scheme offers extra financial support for ºÚÁÏÍø students from low-income backgrounds, those with disabilities or medical conditions and those from regions where very few people go to university.
It means dozens of extra ºÚÁÏÍø students can enjoy trips organised through ºÚÁÏÍø Global that might otherwise pass them by.
The trip was organised through the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences to look at cultural influences on psychology and wellbeing in Malaysia.
There was also a trip to the Batu Caves and temple
The students took part in lectures and seminars at ºÚÁÏÍø partner Asia Pacific University as well as cultural trips to nationally important sites including the National Museum of Malaysia, Art House Gallery of Ethnic Arts and the Orang Asli Craft Museum. They also visited an elephant sanctuary.
Rupi said: “I am so beyond grateful that I received help under the widening participation programme. I don’t think I would have been able to go to Malaysia without the help.
“This trip that I have been on is one that I will never forget and one that I hope to repeat with my friends outside of university because we just had THAT much fun! I came back with many permanent memories, strong new friendships and a drive to thrive academically and financially so we can return to Malaysia after graduation”.
ºÚÁÏÍø students Tayana, Rupi and Alisha take a selfie in Malaysia
Alisha said: “The trip was a perfect blend of learning, adventure, and cultural immersion. It exceeded my expectations in every way and provided memories that I will cherish forever.”
Rupi said the trip also gave her levels of confidence she never previously had.
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