The business of being a postgrad

Jonas Fernando, MSc Economics

25 min · 19 de may de 2026
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On the podcast this week, we are joined by Jonas, an MSc Economics student from Angola. Jonas reflects on transitioning to life in the UK and how the programme is supporting his career goals. As a Chevening Scholar, he also shares valuable advice on the application and interview process and what it means to be part of this global community. Listen now for honest advice, inspiring stories, and a genuine student perspective on studying MSc Economics at Durham University Business School. The perspectives shared are based on Jonas's personal experience and may not reflect every student’s journey. Find out more about our programmes and how to apply here: Durham University Business School [https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/] Executive Producer: Jade Gourley  Assistant Producer: Jon Gibson Hosted on Simplecast. See simpecast.com/privacy [https://simplecast.com/privacy] for more information.

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