"Changing careers and or educational pursuits is not an easy feat, especially when they are non-related, but this is what I decided to do in 2013, switch careers from Media and Communications to International Relations.

I perused the IR course offerings of the top 20 schools delivering Masters programme in the United Kingdom, but only the University of Bristol caught my attention.

The Gender and International Relations programme provides a perfect blend that develops you into the ultimate professional needed in today's dynamic and ever-changing international landscape.The degree combination, complemented by a wide array of courses to choose from, gives the student the ability to create a varied academic experience. You are thus equipped to assess global issues, through numerous lenses, empowering you with the ability to balance creative thinking, with critical thinking, so as to produce logical ideas, advice, and innovative solutions, to address same.

I consider the University of Bristol a well-rounded student-centred development institution. The lecturers are patient, caring, always willing to support, genuinely channelling you to reach your full potential."

Miss Teocah Arieal Ainka Dove is a Chevening Scholar and Trinidad and Tobago's Representative in the United Nations Development Program, Caribbean Youth Think Tank. She works with various organisations as a Youth and Community Development Specialist. In June 2015, in recognition of her contribution to volunteering for the past 10 years, she received the Queen's Young Leaders Award Winner from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham palace.