1. Sarah - UK PGT She researches and makes decisions October - March
She mostly uses the web to research her choices, including the UCL website, listings sites and forums
She’s very focussed on degree detail and career destinations
Wants to visit UCL or ‘talk to someone real’ to validate her decision and make sure UCL is worth the investment
She is concerned about the cost of living in London, where she would live and how she’ll meet friends
She finds it hard to get an impression of what the degrees would be like because of the lack of detail
She’s not sure what the difference is between studying her programme at UCL compared to other universities.

2. David - OS PGT He researches and makes decisions September - February
He mostly uses the web to research his choices and is interested in university reputation. He also values personal recommendations
He’s focused on the contents of the degree and financial issues
Wants to get an idea of what staff and fellow students will be like
He is concerned about how easy it will be to get a visa
He finds it hard to know how much the degree will benefit his career because of the lack of detail
He’s interested in the benefits of studying in the UK, and London, compared to other countries.