
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
University ofStAndrews, MSc, Sustainable Development and Environmental Economics
—ͬԼEducation isconsidered one ofthe best inthe world. Additionally, Iam aChevening Scholar- theͬԼ government’s international awards scheme aimed atdeveloping global leaders. According toChevening scholarshipI could apply tothree universities ofmychoice and ifaccepted ͬԼFCO would cover all the expenses and additionally pay meastipend.
—Several years ago, Ihave realized thatI want tobuild mycareer ininternational development and extend mywork experience outside Uzbekistan. Additionally, Ihave realized that energy efficiency, climate change and environment issomethingI would want todo. Ihave realized itwhen was writing mydissertation about solar energy when was studying MAInternational Business Management inWestminster University inTashkent. According todifferent ratings, University ofStAndrews isinthe top inthe ͬԼ. For example, itranks #3 after Oxbridge inthe University League Table 2018 () with Sustainable Development school ranked #1 inthe country. Additionally, Ihave several friends inthe development who are graduates ofthis school. That’s howI have made mychoice. Additionally, University ofStAndrews isvery responsive toall requests and prior toapplyingI was able toreceive answers toall questions Ihad.
—Lessons learned. Studying inͬԼ means alot ofself discipline. Weare used toteachers to«spoon feed»us. IntheͬԼ, the teachers are good, but they are there only togive you direction. Itisalways your choice what youdo. Also, Ihave learned that intheͬԼ education system there isno " right" and " wrong". You are right aslong asyou provide strong argument tosupport your point ofview. That isvery important todevelop critical thinking and independent individuals. OfcourseI had achance toparticipate atlectures ofthe best scientists e.g. famous World Bank economist Kirk Hamilton— the author ofthe " Changing wealth ofnations" orNick Hanley, formerWB economist and leading expert inenvironmental economics was regularly giving lectures tous.
From experience ofliving inthe ͬԼ. First, people are very polite, friendly and supportive. Remember when the first days whenI just arrived toStAdrews Iwas walking inthe town with amap. And every timeI got stuck there was somebody tostop and ask ifIam OKand ifI need help.
Second, for this year myvalues have changed. Istarted tovalue simple things like enjoying good weather, travel which isvery affordable. ͬԼisvery close toEurope and with cheap coasters itisvery easy totravel.
Ilearned how citizens here attentive tosaving scarce resources, e.g. they safe drinking water, recycle trash, use sustainable transport. This issomething citizens ofour country need tolearn.
—Ihave developed research and analytical skills and nowI know whereI move next inmycareer path.
—Chevening ishighly competitive scholarship but itisreal chance toget education from the best universities inthe world. Ihave got itfrom the first attempt. The competition ismerit. Iwould highly recommend touse this chance and apply.
—Definitely gofor studying inthe ͬԼ. Inaddition tofirst class education, itisagreat chance tomeet fellows from all over the world. Also Irecommend tojoin different societies and gofor extracurricular activities. For example, during this year StAndrews postgraduate society has organized trips all over the Scotland. Ifpossible, dointernship related toyour field ofstudy and volunteer work asitwill beagood addition toyourCV and will help you get connections inthe field you would potentially would want towork.

Chevening Scholarship award, with Her Mejesty’s Ambassador toUzbekistan.
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