We have exceptional students in the Department of International Development, whose experiences at the University have inspired them to follow their passions. They share their stories of studying at Reading and explore what they've learned during their time here.
Inspirational students
Undergraduate
Paula De Wet
Paula always knew she wanted to study a subject that tackles global poverty and inequality. She discusses how her international development degree has provided the knowledge and experience to make a difference in the world.
Bella May
Bella chose to complete an integrated placement year within her degree. This experience led her on an exciting professional journey and gave her great contacts and friends for life.
Teagen Rooney
Teagan talks about the wealth of opportunites available at Reading, and how her degree prepared her for a career in international development policy and practice.
Phoebe Sherrell
Phoebe realised that obtaining the knowledge covered in our BSc International Development course would equip her to make a real difference. She strives to tackle complex social issues faced by the world today.
Megan Knapp
Armed with a genuine passion for development and creating a better world for people, Megan was keen to explore the interdisciplinary nature of her course and opportunities to draw on areas of expertise from across the university.
Sophie Treby
Taking a study-abroad is as much about developing life experience as it is gaining new academic insights. For Sophie, it became a journey of personal growth as well as intellectual discovery.
Postgraduate
Asri Ifani Rahmawati
MSc in Agriculture and Development
Fani believes that studying at the University of Reading has equipped her with the skills to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural sector in Indonesia. She discusses how her postgraduate degree helped her gain both knowledge and experience in sustainable farming practices.Felix Muchiri
MSc Communication for Development
Felix Muchiri reflects on how the interdisciplinary nature of the MSc Communication for Development programme has empowered him.