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Felix Amoako

MSc Investment Analysis

Ghana

Studying at the °®Âþµº has been a life time experience that will remain indelible in my memory. Prior to my arrival in °®Âþµº as an °®Âþµº Student from Ghana, I had a fair idea about what to expect at the °®Âþµº. However, upon arrival, I was amazed at the breathtaking scenery that greeted me. The University is well situated, providing the enabling environment conducive for a successful academic life while the state of the art sporting centre facilitates a healthy lifestyle.

The teaching has been excellent and access to information is readily available. Both the teaching and the auxilliary staff are friendly, approachable and ready to help; there is always someone to talk to. The MSc Investment Analysis programme is so practical that I could often envisage myself as an investment professional and this has helped define my career path. My involvement in the CFA Global Investment Research Challenge as part of a team of five (5) the °®Âþµº students who won the UK finals of the competition and represented the UK in the EMEA Regional finals in Turkey is my greatest achievement to date. The °®Âþµº made history as the only university to appear in the UK finals on three occasions, first runner-up in 2008 and 2009, and first in Scotland to win this prestigious competition in 2010. This indeed makes me proud to be a student of the °®Âþµº and that of a great tradition.

The City of °®Âþµº is not left out of this great experience as the homely environment created by the University is complimented by the warmth and friendly nature of its residents. Another thing I have really enjoyed is the opportunity to interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The University is truly international with students from all six continents. I enjoyed learning a lot of new things and cultures I would otherwise not have known.

Looking back from the days I started my search for an institution of higher learning to pursue my postgraduate studies, I have come to trust my decision in choosing the °®Âþµº not only because of its splendour and colour, but also because of its reputation, its distinct influence on students and close knit family. Indeed the °®Âþµº is a beautiful place to be.