In this episode of The Business of Being a Postgrad, I sit down with Shukurullo Numatov, an MSc Finance (Investment and Finance) student from Uzbekistan, to talk honestly about the realities of postgraduate study.

From managing academic pressure to navigating expectations versus reality, Shukurullo shares what it’s really like to study finance at Durham. He reflects on his passion for the subject and the skills he has already gained since starting his master’s.

He also discusses his experience as an international student ambassador and offers valuable advice for international students, particularly those from Central Asia considering postgraduate study in the UK.

Listen now to hear honest insights, practical advice, and a real student perspective on postgraduate life at Durham University Business School.

The perspectives shared are based on Shukurullo’s personal experience and may not reflect every student’s journey.

Find out how to apply here: Durham University Business School

Segment Timestamps

00:55 – Life: Choosing Durham, Shukurullo's background, and the wider student experience

06:06 – Learning: Programme insights, structure, additional opportunities, and networking

14:07 – Lessons: Reflections on Michaelmas term and advice for future postgrads

21:58 – Quick Fire Round

Executive Producer: Jade Gourley

Assistant Producer: Jon Gibson

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