Jze Xuan Teoh

Hello! I’m Jze Xuan, from Malaysia.

I’m currently a second year student, majoring in Accounting and Finance. Before joining University of Leeds, I completed my first year of degree in HELP University Malaysia.

About 2 years ago, I came across with a ‘A day in my life as a University of Leeds student” vlog from YouTube, showing around the campus area and city where I ended up researching more about the university and the city itself. University of Leeds had become my first choice for higher education due to its distinguished global reputation and commitment to excellence. The university provides world-class facilities that support both learning and personal growth, from advanced research labs to expansive libraries and innovative study spaces. The Brotherton Library is my favourite study spot because I’ve always dreamt of studying in a historic library. As a Harry Potter fan, it feels like one of the closest places at the University of Leeds to experience that magical atmosphere (in my opinion).

I later found out about the discovery modules that are offered in Leeds where you had the opportunity to study modules from different schools. Despite being a Leeds University Business School student, I had a choice to take modules from different departments such as the School of History, School of Psychology, Film Studies etc. Additionally, University of Leeds offers exceptional services to help students gain practical work experience. Leeds has strong partnerships with top global employers and offer many placement years, internships opportunities, and industry projects in different courses. In my opinion, the CV Checker is one of the most useful tools available on the Careers Service, where you can get instant feedback on your CV. This online platform identifies areas for improvement for your CV and cover letters, it also provides examples and clear explanations on how you can strengthen these areas.

Being a member of the Malaysian and Singaporean society, I had the opportunity to meet many friends from my home country and join the events organised by the society such as Freshers’ Night, Trips to Education Fair, Halloween parties, Movie Nights, Bonfire Night etc. Moreover, I had the opportunity to participate in the Malaysian Games (MGames) in Manchester as part of the netball team where we competed against other Malaysian teams from different universities. If you are a sports person, getting a The Edge student membership will definitely enhance your university life experience.

I live in a privately rent en-suite accommodation with 6 other flatmates from Malaysia. It is approximately 15 minutes walking distance from the business school. There is also a bus stop nearby which takes you straight into the city centre, where daily needs are easily accessible. One of my favourite places to visit in Leeds is the Corn Exchange - a beautiful building with remarkable architecture and a wonderful range of boutique shops that never cease to captivate me !

Having experienced the challenges of transitioning to university life and homesickness myself, I understand how important it is for international students to feel supported, informed, and connected from the very start of their journey living alone far away from home. But don’t worry, we are here to support you every step of the way !

If you have any questions about the life in University of Leeds, feel free to email me at xuan-link@leeds.ac.uk or message me via UniBuddy.