4. Stepping Stones. Srushti Mande, India

Srushti Mande from Mumbai, India, is pursuing an MSc in Virtual Reality at Swansea University. She shares her journey from studying computer science in India, working at a multinational company, to exploring VR and eventually moving to the UK. She highlights the pivotal role of the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship, which enabled her studies. Srushti discusses the challenges and excitement of her first international flight, the importance of community among international students, and balancing academic, work, and social life in Swansea.