“I attended Richmond through AIFS in 2013-14 and was amazed at the calibre of professors who were instructing my classes. The classes themselves were interesting and varied, but the professors really stand out in my experience. They helped me to hone in on my academic and professional writing which has benefited me to this day. They also pushed me to learn more and focus on areas of history that I found interesting and why I found them interesting. I discovered that the professors and their subject matter were unlike any at my home institution and truly enjoyed my time at Richmond because of them.”

“I studied abroad at Richmond in the spring of 2011 as a history student from the University of South Carolina. People often say that their time studying abroad is one of the best in their lives; in my case, I can genuinely say that my time at Richmond changed the course of my life. The supervision I received from the academic staff gave me the confidence to pursue history at a more advanced level.

Similarly, I enjoyed studying in London so much I was inspired to return for both a Masters and PhD. To this day I am still connected to Richmond through the mentorship of Prof Dominic Alessio, who has helped to guide me through a lot of major academic decisions and offered me the opportunity to publish with him. I owe my current life direction and many successes to the experience I had at Richmond all those years ago.”

“I studied the BA in History at Richmond from 2007 to 2011, after which I went on to further study as a graduate student at St Antony’s College, Oxford University, where I obtained a Master of Science degree in Russian and East European Studies.

Richmond provided me with broad knowledge and understanding of history and historical research methods, which has prepared me well for my current research position. I believe that the strength of Richmond’s history degree lies in the variety of the courses on offer and the excellence of the teaching. I learned a great deal from all of my tutors and during my studies I was not only motivated to improve my skills and acquire more knowledge, but also received good careers advice, as well as assistance with any academic issues.

I would advise any students to consider the history degree at Richmond as it will give them a chance to develop their their analytical skills and acquire knowledge in many different subjects, from which they will significantly benefit in today’s marketplace, in which employees need to be able to adapt and learn quickly. The greatest compliment that I can pay to Richmond is that the individual attention that I received often equalled and sometimes even exceeded what I got at Oxford. In the history programme at Richmond it is the personal touch that really makes a difference.

Currently, I am working as Research Assistant for Whitgift School’s upcoming WWI exhibition Remembering 1916: Life on the Western Front. My responsibility is to carry out all research on the wide range of WWI artefacts that will be displayed at the exhibition, as well to examine the historiography of the war, the perspectives of different nations, and any other pertinent subjects.”

“In 2007, I graduated from Richmond with my BA in History and went on to further study at the University System of Maryland’s Frostburg State University, (online platform), which I am pursuing to obtain my MBA. Richmond provided me with the resources and space to expand and stretch my capacity of understanding through history, diversity, and awareness. This is key to better appreciating and advancing the human condition.

Currently, I am the Director, Student Account Operations at the University of Virginia. Previously I was the Account Manager for WorldStrides- Capstone Programs based in Charlottesville, Virginia. My roles and responsibilities were to guide the complete management process of university’s international travel programs – from itinerary conception including business/educational meetings, cultural experiences, and risk management through to program execution.”

“Richmond’s International History programme offers an excellent assortment of both classical and contemporary studies, from Ancient Rome to the Cold War. With a close knit group of professors from various disciplines, every class is unique. I personally enjoy the small class sizes, that allow for greater interaction between students and professors.”