{"id":590,"date":"2025-04-24T10:47:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T10:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gandmlegal.com\/?p=590"},"modified":"2025-05-01T10:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T10:02:25","slug":"from-tanzania-to-aberdeen-my-journey-into-data-science-at-rgu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gandmlegal.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/24\/from-tanzania-to-aberdeen-my-journey-into-data-science-at-rgu\/","title":{"rendered":"From Tanzania to Aberdeen: My journey into Data Science at RGU"},"content":{"rendered":"

Samwel shares his journey from Tanzania to Aberdeen, including travelling to Scotland, settling in the Granite City and studying Data Science at RGU<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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As I stepped out of the taxi, the cold Aberdeen<\/a> air hit me like a surprise handshake from winter itself. I stood there, shivering, with a suitcase full of dreams and a heart full of excitement. This was it\u2014my first time outside Tanzania, my first time in the UK, and the beginning of a whole new adventure!<\/p>\n

The dream that led me here<\/h2>\n

Growing up in Tanzania, I never imagined that one day I would study abroad. I was settled in my routine\u2014diving deep into my passion for data and embracing the familiar rhythm of life. The thought of leaving everything behind for a new adventure felt distant, almost unrealistic. But life has a way of throwing surprises when you least expect them.<\/p>\n

Everything changed in 2022 when I reconnected with an old schoolmate who had just returned from Scotland. As he shared his experiences, I could see the spark in his eyes\u2014the way he described the world-class education, the international exposure, and how studying in the UK had completely transformed his mindset. His enthusiasm was contagious. At that moment, something inside me shifted. \u201cWhat if I could study abroad?\u201d<\/p>\n

That single thought planted a seed that quickly grew into an obsession. I spent months tirelessly researching scholarships, writing applications, and facing rejection after rejection. It was exhausting, frustrating, and at times, disheartening. But I refused to give up. Then, one day, after what felt like an eternity of waiting, I received the email that changed everything. I blinked at the screen, my heart racing. Was this real? Was I really going to the UK?<\/p>\n

It took a moment to sink in, but when it did, excitement exploded within me. A new chapter of my life was about to begin! I am thankful to RGU and the Commonwealth Committee for sponsoring me and making my dream come true.<\/p>\n

Why RGU? The perfect choice!<\/h2>\n

Choosing a university wasn\u2019t just about ranking\u2014it was about practical learning. I didn\u2019t want to just read theories in books; I wanted to apply them.<\/p>\n