Karen Jelagat Yego

Karen, from Bomet, Kenya, studied Palliative Care, by distance learning.

Why did you choose to study at Dundee University?

I chose to study at Dundee because the course flexibilities gave me time to take my children through school in a comfortable manner. The other reason is that I could continue to serve my institution as a productive nurse to the society and the community.

What are your immediate plans after graduation?

I intend to partner with a palliative care institution so as to support palliative care services in the country.

I also want to encourage prospective students to further their training with the University of Dundee as it has a variety of courses that satisfy their education needs.

What information do you think applicants need to know before starting this course?

Well, get ready to get a high quality, world class educational experience. In achieving that, you have to work hard and I tell you the sky is not even your limit.

What are your longer term career plans?

Take a teaching job in nursing so as to impart my rich skills in nursing to a larger generation and improve quality of life for society.

What was the most enjoyable thing about your degree and why?

That life continued as I studied. Each year I celebrated my birthday, I worked competently for my employer and my children completed school.

What was your best university experience and why?

I learned how to use a computer beside new issues i.e trends in nursing and palliative care.

What sports activities or clubs/societies (if any) were you involved with?

I played football - Dundee has got really nice football pitches.

Do you have any advice for prospective students?

You need to be committed to the duration of the training, and have internet services as this will speed work submission.