I worked with the Students’ Union, supported and ran societies, volunteered at events, attended hackathons and engaged with outreach initiatives... These experiences were not just extracurricular. They helped me develop transferable skills such as teamwork, stakeholder communication, time management and public speaking.
Three words to describe Greenwich: Growth. Confidence. Beautiful.
As an international student from India, choosing a university in another country felt like one of the biggest decisions I had ever made. Without the opportunity to attend open days or visit the campus in person, I reached out directly to current and former students to understand their experience. Their honest and reassuring responses gave me confidence that I was making the right choice. I also explored the university extensively online. Even through photos and videos, the campus immediately stood out to me. The architecture, the riverside setting and the overall atmosphere felt inspiring. It looked like the kind of place where I could grow.
Arriving in the UK and beginning my studies in Software Engineering was both exciting and challenging. Adjusting to a new country, education system and culture required resilience. But that process became one of the most valuable parts of my experience. Living independently, managing my studies and building a support network helped me develop confidence quickly.
The campus environment made a real difference to my sense of belonging. Walking through the historic buildings, studying by the river and even looking out of lecture windows to see members of the local community enjoying the space made university life feel open and welcoming. It was a place where I felt proud to study, and that sense of pride motivated me to engage fully in both academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Developing direction and employability
Academically, the Software Engineering course gave me a strong technical foundation in structured problem-solving, programming and systems thinking. Some modules were demanding, but that challenge helped me build discipline and analytical skills that are essential in the technology sector. The Software Engineering Management module stood out. It introduced me to the strategic and management side of software development. That was the point where I began to see how my technical skills could translate into broader roles within the industry.
Through that module and various insight days, I discovered my interest in product-focused roles. I realised I was drawn to the space between technology, users and business impact. Understanding how products are shaped, positioned and improved sparked my interest in product management and gave me clarity about the direction I wanted to take.
Beyond lectures, I actively invested in experiences that strengthened my employability and engagement with the university community. I worked in student roles on campus, served as an academic representative, supported and ran societies, participated in hackathons, and engaged with university initiatives. I was also part of the Women in STEM Society committee and volunteered with organisations such as Next Tech Girls, and at events including the first Greenwich Innovation Challenge, where A-level girls and non-binary students explored STEM education and career pathways. Supporting younger students and sharing my journey helped me build communication and leadership skills while reinforcing my own confidence in technical spaces.
I worked with the Students’ Union, supported and ran societies, volunteered at events, attended hackathons and engaged with outreach initiatives. Being part of the Women in STEM Society and volunteering at an event for A-level girls interested in computer science were particularly meaningful experiences. Supporting younger students and sharing my journey helped me build communication and leadership skills while reinforcing my own confidence in technical spaces. These experiences were not just extracurricular. They helped me develop transferable skills such as teamwork, stakeholder communication, time management and public speaking. Balancing all of this alongside my studies as an international student required organisation and resilience, qualities that are highly valued by employers.
I also gained practical insight into career preparation. Understanding how internships work in the UK, when to begin applying, and how to structure a CV is crucial. I also learned practical lessons about career preparation. If I could advise new students, I would encourage them to start exploring opportunities early and to attend insight days regularly. Exposure to different roles helps you understand where your strengths and interests lie. I discovered my interest in product management through exactly this kind of opportunity.
Building on the foundation
After graduating, I chose to remain in the UK through the Graduate visa to continue building on the skills and direction I developed during my degree. I am currently studying Product Management at King’s College London through a practical programme built around real business cases and employer collaboration. Assignments are based on real product scenarios and business challenges, giving me the opportunity to apply product thinking and market analysis in practice.
As part of the programme, I also contribute to an employer project, working on a real organisational challenge. The technical knowledge, structured thinking and resilience I developed during my Software Engineering degree at Greenwich continue to support me in this next stage. Although I am still in the early stages of my professional journey, I feel confident in the direction I am taking. My goal is to pursue a career in product management, working at the intersection of technology, people and real-world impact. The academic foundation and experiences I gained at Greenwich have given me the confidence to pursue that path.
Looking back, Greenwich was not just where I earned my degree. It was where I grew as an international student, learned to navigate new challenges independently and began to discover my professional direction. Growth, confidence and beautiful were the three words I used to describe the campus, but they also reflect the journey I experienced there. And that journey is still unfolding.
