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Solange Trindade Correa PhD in social statistics, 2008

Statistician (Brazilian Central Statistical Office)

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I decided to study at the University of Southampton due to its outstanding international reputation in developing methods for survey sampling.

Q: Why did you choose to undertake your studies at the University of Southampton?

I am currently a statistician at the Brazilian Central Statistical Office. I decided to study at the University of Southampton due to its outstanding international reputation in developing methods for survey sampling, which is the area that I have been working on for the last nine years. The Division of Social Statistics & Demography at the University of Southampton is one of the leading centres in the world in sample survey studies. This PhD will certainly improve my research skills and my understanding about problems that I have to deal with in my professional life. The large variety of sport activities and the multicultural environment that the University offers to its students are, without a doubt, some of the most attractive things about studying here.

Q: How do you find living in Southampton?

What I enjoy most about living in the city of Southampton is that I can enjoy the wide range of options for entertainment that the city offers, such as restaurants, cinemas, discos, leisure centres, etc. At the same time, I have the calm and safe life that I need to concentrate on my studies.

Q: How did the University of Southampton help you to adapt to life in the UK?

The first six months in the UK were the worst for me due to homesickness, which I overcame by meeting new friends through the sport societies and new students in the Division. Also, taking part in activities organised by the University's International Office and Students' Union showed me how to enjoy my life when studying abroad.

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