December 2002
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International Students welcomed to Bradford

New international students from the University of Bradford and Bradford College were recently welcomed to the area by the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Richard Wightman.

A civic reception, held at City Hall, gave students from across the world a chance to meet the Lord Mayor and local Councillors, as well as staff and current students from the University and Bradford College.

International students Daniel Dahlgreh, from Sweden, and Hilda Amaya, from California, with Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Richard Wightman

The Lord Mayor gave a speech to the new students in which he welcomed them to the city and spoke of the many exciting changes happening in the area. The day finished with afternoon tea and a guided tour of the City Hall.

Hilda Amaya, from California, who is studying at the School of Management, said: "It was a pleasant surprise to see so many international students at the University. I already have friends from Spain, Holland, Lebanon and Germany. The International Visiting Students Programme is well organised and everyone is very helpful. I am delighted to be in Bradford and my parents are very proud."

Robert Lawton, from Australia, is studying for an MA in Peace Studies. He said: "I've been impressed with the way people have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome here. I have not felt out of place. Instead people seem genuinely interested in helping. The city is easy to get around and there's plenty to do. When you travel across the world it makes a huge difference to see a friendly face in the shops and on the buses. I'm looking forward to my year here very much."

There are over 90 different nationalities of students represented on campus at the University and both overseas undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment continues to grow.

3 December 2002

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