Baingana Sabiti from Uganda
I am Baingana Sabiti from Uganda. I have been at Felsted for 5 years, from Year 9.
- Why did you come to the UK to be educated?
My parents felt it would offer me more than what schools in Africa were offering. Also it would give me that chance to settle in one place.
- Why did you choose Felsted and what do you enjoy the most?
Mostly the extra-curricular opportunities, the social aspects, quality teaching, and the location is great.
- What are the biggest challenges of being educated in a different country?
Probably getting used to the culture, as the way some things are done are not what I am used to.
- Have you found it an easy transition – from school at home to Felsted?
It was hard at the beginning, but once you get used to life away from home, and you throw yourself into the way of life at school, it becomes easier.
- Do you enjoy boarding at Felsted?
Yes. I board with a friend I grew up with so that made it easier at the start. I have formed some very strong friendships from boarding at Felsted.
- What are your plans and ambitions for the future?
To attend university in the UK. Hopefully studying criminology at Leeds or Southampton University.
- What do your parents do? Do you see them often?
My father is retired but used to work for the UN. I see them every major holiday.
- What advice can you give other European students interested in being educated in the UK?
Go for it, it is a privilege, but also a challenge. Whatever school you go to, don’t be afraid or shy, but get involved and make the most of it.
Baingana Sabiti from Uganda
I am Baingana Sabiti from Uganda. I have been at Felsted for 5 years, from Year 9.
- Why did you come to the UK to be educated?
My parents felt it would offer me more than what schools in Africa were offering. Also it would give me that chance to settle in one place.
- Why did you choose Felsted and what do you enjoy the most?
Mostly the extra-curricular opportunities, the social aspects, quality teaching, and the location is great.
- What are the biggest challenges of being educated in a different country?
Probably getting used to the culture, as the way some things are done are not what I am used to.
- Have you found it an easy transition – from school at home to Felsted?
It was hard at the beginning, but once you get used to life away from home, and you throw yourself into the way of life at school, it becomes easier.
- Do you enjoy boarding at Felsted?
Yes. I board with a friend I grew up with so that made it easier at the start. I have formed some very strong friendships from boarding at Felsted.
- What are your plans and ambitions for the future?
To attend university in the UK. Hopefully studying criminology at Leeds or Southampton University.
- What do your parents do? Do you see them often?
My father is retired but used to work for the UN. I see them every major holiday.
- What advice can you give other European students interested in being educated in the UK?
Go for it, it is a privilege, but also a challenge. Whatever school you go to, don’t be afraid or shy, but get involved and make the most of it.