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West Midlands

The West Midlands is made up of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Its main cities are Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton. It’s the most diverse part of the country behind London, with a proud multicultural history, from the birth of Two-Tone music in Coventry – a combination of Caribbean ska and English punk – to the Balti curry, courtesy of Birmingham’s Pakistani community. Once the heart of heavy industry and manufacturing, and the inspiration for Peaky Blinders, Birmingham is one of the youngest cities in Europe, with over 40% under 25 years old.

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  • Wanita

    Coventry University
    Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
    Hi! I am Wanita. I am currently a second-year Mechanical Engineering student. At the end of this course, I would like to go into sustainability or energy industries. I am happy to answer any questions you may have :)

  • Matthew

    Coventry University
    Geography BA (Hons)
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  • Khiara Beryl

    Coventry University
    Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons)
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    Coventry University
    Advertising and Marketing BA (Hons)
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    Coventry University
    Biomedical Science/Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
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  • Promise

    Coventry University
    MSc International Business Management
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  • Morgan

    Coventry University
    Motorsport Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
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  • Sabba

    Coventry University
    Law LLB (Hons)
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  • Christine

    Staffordshire University
    Accounting and Finance
    My future career plans are centered on building a strong foundation in accounting and finance, with a key goal of attaining the ACCA certification to enhance my expertise in global financial standards. As someone born and raised in the UAE with Filipino roots, I have had the privilege of a multicultural upbringing that has shaped my worldview. My positive experience as an international student further broadened my horizons, helping me develop adaptability and resilience—qualities that I will carry into my career. In addition to my professional ambitions, I also have a deep passion for baking, which allows me to blend creativity with precision, much like in finance.

  • Daniyal

    Coventry University
    Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
    Hello there. I am Daniyal Raja, from Pakistan, currently enrolled for final year of BEng Mechanical Engineering having completed a year of industry with Airbus UK as a Manufacturing Engineer.

  • Farhiyo

    Coventry University
    Photography BA (Hons)
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    Staffordshire University
    Art and Design
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    Coventry University
    Public Health BSc
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  • Fahiza

    Coventry University
    Psychology BSc (Hons)
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  • Toluwani

    Coventry University
    Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity MSci/BSc (Hons)
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  • Molly

    Staffordshire University
    Nursing
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  • Emilia

    Staffordshire University
    Sociology, Criminology and Terrorism
    I’m in my first year of my PhD in sociology, with a BSc in Criminology and an MA in Sociology and Social Justice. This is a subject I’ve had a lot of passion for, for the best part of a decade, and actually being able to study it has been amazing.

  • Jack

    Staffordshire University
    Law
    I'm currently in my first year studying law and would like to go on to become a solicitor! I'm unsure exactly what I want to specialise in but I'd like to primarily tackle civil law. Before I started my first year in law, I did a Step-Up to Higher Education course with Staffordshire and a foundation year in law. In my spare time I love reading comic books.

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    Coventry University
    Data Science MSci/BSc (Hons)
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  • Rory

    Staffordshire University
    Psychology and Counselling
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Counties of the West Midlands

Herefordshire

Known for its cider and cattle, Hereford is largely rural, boasting vast areas of uninterrupted countryside.

Several national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty verge into it from bordering counties.

Shropshire

The major towns include Shrewsbury, Newport, and Telford – which is viewed as one of the fastest growing towns in the country.

With its ancient forts, castles, and black and white Tudor buildings, Shropshire truly feels like you’ve stepped back in time.

Staffordshire

The county made its name for expertly crafted pottery, particularly in the six towns that make up its largest city today, Stoke-on-Trent.

Staffordshire’s most popular tourist attraction these days is Alton Towers, with the more peaceful Cannock Chase and Peak District nearby.

Warwickshire

Warwickshire is made up of lots of charming towns and villages – from Warwick’s half-timbered Tudor fronts, to the porcelain white regency streets of Leamington Spa.

The Royal Shakespeare Company is based in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of ‘The Bard’ himself.

Worcestershire

Worcestershire has an array of charming historical locations to explore – including Worcester, Malvern and Bromsgrove – plus Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, like the striking Malvern Hills.

Of course Worcestershire is also known for its namesake sauce.

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