Skip navigation

Xeina Sfika

Law

Meet Xenia PodWhere are you from?

Cyprus

Why did you choose Northumbria University, Newcastle?

I heard good comments and impressions about Northumbria University. After I had searched the website of our university, I was enthusiastic about the information about the career that I can acquire from Northumbria University.

What do you think of Newcastle and our region and what are your favourite things to do?

Newcastle is a wonderful city and I easily learnt to live in our region. I like walking near the river with friends, shopping and spending time at coffee shops and bars.

What has surprised you most about living in Newcastle and this region? What has impressed you most?

The people in Newcastle are really friendly. Also I have impressed about the architecture of buildings and houses.

Did you find Northumbria University welcoming? Was it easy to fit in?

Northumbria University did welcome the new students. It helped us to fit in easily and is still help us.

What have you enjoyed most about coming to Northumbria University?

I have enjoyed student life!

Who has helped you most since you came to Northumbria?

The teachers have helped me a lot.

Who has inspired you most at Northumbria University?

The teachers.

What is your favourite place on campus?

The 24/7 library on campus.

What is the best thing about your course?

The new things that I learn from my course.

What are the most valuable lessons you have learnt to date?

All of the seminars.

What do you want to do in the future? What skills have you learned/improved that you think will be of most use in your future career?

I would like to work in a company or a bank as a legal adviser. Litigation as a lesson is a useful tool for the future.

If you could offer some advice to students thinking of coming to study here what would you say?

Study hard!

How do you feel you have changed as a person since being at Northumbria University, Newcastle (e.g. confidence)?

I have became more confident and I have grown up since being at University.

If you had 3 words to sum up your time with us what would they be?

Thank you Northumbria!

Would you recommend Northumbria University to a friend?

Yes!

 


a sign in front of a crowd
+

Northumbria Open Days

Open Days are a great way for you to get a feel of the University, the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and the course(s) you are interested in.

a person sitting at a table using a laptop
+
NU World Virtual Tours
+

Virtual Tour

Get an insight into life at Northumbria at the click of a button! Come and explore our videos and 360 panoramas to immerse yourself in our campuses and get a feel for what it is like studying here using our interactive virtual tour.

Latest News and Features

Volunteering builds inroads and supports communities. In this photo, UN Volunteers interview community members to assess basic health services in the rural areas of Rwanda. Copyright UNV, 2023
HICSA partners at the site
Jupiter with a spot visible at the south pole
Image of mother and baby
Imogen Russell sitting on a sofa
Dr Rosie Morris, Director of Northumbria University’s Physiotherapy Innovation Laboratory.
More news
More events

Upcoming events

Commercialising Social Sciences for Impact
Northumbria University Carol Service
The Future of Evaluation in Health and Social Care Symposium
-

Back to top