International

Notice Board

Some comments made by you:

"Thank you very much for your kindly assistance in my student visa extension. Without you guys it would not be made possible within the deadline. Anyway once again thanks and hats off to your team."

"You are such a wonderful, dedicated and kind-hearted lady who could go an extra length to make others happy. At least that was evident on Monday when you had to stay extra hours in the office till late at night [around 9pm] for the sake and happiness of International Students in Glasgow Caledonian University. You made sure we were all attended to...Honestly, it beat my imagination...can't ask for more.

Many thanks for your every time help, good-natured support and for always being there. You are very much appreciated for your time, unrelenting efforts, mentorship and encouragements. Honestly, you've made an impact."

"Thank you so much for support and encouragement throughout my stay in Scotland. May God increase you and your family. Again I say thank you."

"I thank you for all the help and support you have given me during the most difficult time of my studying time. You really make a difference in people's lives - For that I am greatful!"

"Many thanks for all your help with my PSW visa application, you provided me with all the support i require and i am most grateful for that fabulous service... Once again, i absolutely appreciate the kind of support you gave me. You have indeed taking International Support Service to a phenomenal level."  

"Thank you very much for the support you have put through towards the work permit and post study visa. I appreciate it all the effort, advise and continuous support the department gives to International students. Thank you very much. "

"Thank you very much for your help and support. I can't even thank you enough anyway. You are simply the best. Thanks for making an impact. You are highly appreciated for EVERYTHING.

Please, permit me to also say that International Student Support Service is the best department in Glasgow Caledonian University because you've got an excellent team that is making impact and directly touching people's lives positively...I am a living witness... Many thanks."

"Thanks I appreciate all you have done for me. Your good and good. Always ready to help someone. I wish to be like you just helping people at any time. I don't know how to express my happiness. I will always send my regards to you."

"I am really grateful for the help you and your team have rendered so far. It is far more beyond expectation. No wonder the school has been voted the best international student experience for the fourth time in a row."

"Thanks so much for your service i do appreciate the excellent customer service you offer to international students like me.Just to confirm that i have just got my passport now as it had arrived on saturday when i was away from home. Am very pleased for what you guys have done for me."

"Thank you very much for your very kind cooperation & support in my visa application processing... I appreciate ISSS team in general & yourself [Frances] in particular."

"I just like to compliment the ISSS for their support especially Frances McNally. She is brilliant and very helpful in dealing with international student matters and I'm particularly very impressed with her and the ISSS support. I'll be spreading the excellent work your doing to other students. I'm proud to be a Glasgow Caledonian Student. Amazing. Thank you very much." [Left on Your Views April 2010]

"I personally appreciate the way GCU Accomodates and guides International students . The University has a good standard of education if you seek assistance from staff and above all GCU has the best best Admnistrators to reckon."

"International Student Support Service (ISSS) unit in Glasgow Caledonian University provide excellent service to international students to develop successful strategies for coping with the challenges of living and studying in unfamiliar culture, to achieve success in their studies and to make them feel comfortable as their own country.

The ISSS sets the stage for International students to interact with the local students in academic, social and cultural settings. I strongly encourage all the International students to take part in the social events organized by this unit as your efforts and experiences at these events will become the memories you create.

Margaret Ward, Student Advise & Wellbeing Service Manager is one of the best qualified professional with extensive experience in visa counseling. Her team also helps graduates with visas even after completing their studies."

"You may not realise how your esteem service, has helped many in preventing their applications from being refused owing to the minutest error, which simply becomes apparent to you...But its TRUE. 
I cannot but express my thanks for your professionalism, in making my Post-Study Visa application a sucess." 

"Good evening Margaret, It pleases me to tell you that my wife has been granted entry permit into the UK. let me use this opportunity to thank you for your wonderful assistance during the application process. I really appreciate. Thanks"

"This is just to let you know that i have received my passport today with the entry clearance correction made. I also want to use this opportunity to say a big thank you to you for your assistance in getting this corrected, i really appreciate your effort."

"I have Collected my Passport with PSW stamped from Gary, I would like to thank you whole team and Especially you who had helped me calling Bank and getting me Bank Statement. Thank you for services Frances"

"I am extremely thankful for the help and cooperation extended by ISSS in getting my PSW visa. This is exceptional service provided by Caledonian University in support of the international students in comparison with other universities who do not provide such support. Today I got my PSW visa and I owe my thanks to all staff from ISSS. Thank you"

"I just collected [my visa] documents... Wanted to thank you in person.. Again, Thank you for your kind support and advice... appreciate it."

"I have collected my passport and I must sincerely thank you and the entire staff for your help."

"Thank you very much for your professional help and support towards preparing my PSW application. I would like to thank you very much for your kind help and also thankful to all ISSS staff.
Especialy, you [Frances] have been very kind and helpful."

"I like to thank for cheese and wine night to you and Frances."

"I recieved my passport stamped for Tier 1 post study yesterday. Thanks a lot for all your support"

"Dear Margaret, Lynsey, Frances and Gary, I just would like to thank you so much to all of you for assisting, helping and giving me your precious advices and suggestions to make my application successful to be eligible for "POST STUDY VISA". It was all your kind considerations of checking my applications and asking me to attach a supporting letter with my application that I managed to get "Post Study Work Visa" eventually. I am very much grateful and obliged for all your kind considerations and shows real interest towards all my Documents."

"What a nice surprise! Thank you for your Birthday greetings and have a beautiful day like me and my family! Thank you from Germany."

"Just to say a big thank you for all your support and assistance in processing my post study work permit. I really appreciate it."

"First, I thank you very much for your kindly support and help to me and I sincerely hope all is fine to you. It's really my pleasure to meet you here, because you are so nice, kind, friendly and helped me a lot, I really appreciated about it and it's from my heart ..."

"Well done and thank you for the excellent work you guys are rendering to we international students."

"I am thankful that in-spite of completion of my degree you guys remember me on my birthday. I am really thankful to you to remember me on this ocassion. I can just say do feel proud to be graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University. I hope so to keep this strong communication and keep in touch with university news."

"Thank you very much for your help [Frances].I got the passport & biometric card.And also thanking to Margaret and Gary."

"Thank u. Though I'm glad to be graduating, the amazing times and the support of the international student's advisory team will be indellible in my memory. Margreth [Margaret] is just a priceless jewel from God while Gary, McNalley [Frances] and others were equally amazing. In all, GCAL will always remain a home away from home." [Comment left on Facebook group]

"Latest uploaded photos were mind blowing... I love them... they are sweet memories" [Comment left on Orkut Group]

"I am very very glad to know that I got my PSW. I want to specially thank you [Margaret] for this purpose. You have been very helpful and kind."

"Actually, I enjoyed my time in Glasgow very much. And it is really awesome to study at GCU. I want to say thank you, because you really make international students more close.Every trip and social evening was amazing because it was like family meetings.So I appreciate all stuff you did for us. And I really miss you, all students and Glasgow in general."

"Advisers very friendly with in depth knowledge of services provided."

"Excellent service, co-operative and understanding service. Helpful in getting relevant documents."

"Everything is beyond student expectations I believe."

"Easy communication - clearly explained about the document. Quick help and response."

"The whole procedure was well explained and staff very receptive in nature."

"The most helpful dept in University, most supportive as well."

"The staff really get out of their way to assist, always supportive and understanding even when working under pressure."

"Really a helpful service specially during the time of exams and course works. Friendly environment."

"Frances & Margaret are very supportive, they treated me very well."

"I must commend Gary & Margaret. They are doing wonderful work, I always feel at home discussing with them."

"The staff in international support is so helpful. They try their best to understand the problem of every student and solves it."

"ISSS is very helpful for International Students. I am very satisfied with this service."

"Patient and friendly approach of the staff made me relax through the whole visa application process"

"Service is excellent and staff are very polite & friendly & understanding."

"The proper guidance was provided at every level."

"It was excellent and prompt service. Much appreciated. [ISSS is] Already in a good reputation for student help."

"Wow, thats superb, Thank you so much Frances, you have done a lot and a lot for me. I am really thankful to you."

‘l don’t know how to thank you enough for ALL the assistance rendered to me. Out of a million l have had encountered with, you are totally exceptional."

"I just wanted to say thank you for helping me with my [Tier 4] application and checking it... This is the least which can be said for a wonderful team like yours."

"I have recently recieved my biometric card and passport from your office. I haven't had an oppurtunity to say thanks for all the things you have done... So, thank you fo rhelping me through out the process, your constant support had a big impact on my examinations. Thank you once more for everything."

“Thanks a lot for your help, my wife got visa and she is coming over to UK on 1st of june, i am happy. thanks again”

"Thanks for all the help offered so far, for you and your team. I'd like to appreciate your patience during the whole process and the follow ups which were prompt."

"I am really very thankful to you for your very kind support, you have always helped me alot."

" Thank You! You done too much effort for me to get me back my pasport & biometric card before my sister's marrige. I am vey thankful to you. "

"Thank you very much by letting me know about my extension, this is good news of the day for me.
Thank you once again foryour all term support, guidance and most important,for your time."

"Thanks for your help. I got my Shenegan visa today."

"It was great yesterday and really there are special things different from last year ... I enjoyed the game yesterday and I couldn't believe it as i am now a chess player!! You're doing great job and really lots for us. Keep it up and wait more to come."

"I found that [ISSS] is very supportive for international student. you are trying your best to cooperate and support them. All of your activities and support is realy apprecialble. I am enjoying my study in the glasgow caledonian university. i am hoping that your help will continuue. "

"I would like to express my gratitude, thanking you for facilitating the processing of my visa as well as that of members of my family. Be blessed always."

"Thank you very much for all your and your team support. I have received my passport with stamp tier 1 visa today from ISSS office."

"Well, i must say the University is great. I like how everything in theUniversity is computerized and the way the lectures are being handled. The accommodation is great. I like the fact that I don't have to take a bus or taxi to the university, Ii mean it's right there in front of the hostel. I also like the students. In fact, I like everything about the University. Thank you.."

"Thanks for your mail giving us informations like this. I love such services you do bringing the attention to each and every student of our GCU."

"Thanks a lot for your very quick and positive reply. I would like to tell you a truth,"Your co-operations are simply outstanding". And I do believe that you are the best 'Student Advice & Wellbeing Services Manager', 'International Student Support Service' and 'International Student Support Service'. "

"Thank you very much for organizing this wonderful trip. I never expected it would be so much fun.  Infact I stayed on until I was kicked out :-). Well 2 more floors are still pending so certainly its on my list to go back again."

“Thank you to provide to international students so good memories, so good time, so much wonderful person to meet!!!!!

"It was an amazing pleasant time! Thank you to all the International service of Caledonian Uni!!!!!!”

“I had a great time in Glasgow....and for a great part, it was because of you!”

“Yesterday [Royal Concert Theatre Orchestral Performance] was a very good night; this year was full of culture! Thank you so much.
I feel that I saw the diversity of the culture because of what Gary and you and the international offer us. Thank you so much!”

“I would like to inform you that I have got a professional job in Newcastle.
I am working here for last one month.
I would like to offer my gratitude to you and your team for providing such fantastic services.”

“Thank you for the last email! That website [Orientation Programme] that you sent me was very informative and helped me out a lot on the living arrangements that I must have for the next couple of years.”

“If you could clone Margaret Ward and have her in every office, it will be MAGNIFICENT!”

“Everything till the end was valuable (much appreciated).”

“All services are excellent.
International student advisor is very helpful and co-operative all the time.”

“I found very helpful about from service when all staff, i.e. Margaret, Gary and Frances helped me lot in case of my lost baggage. I will never forget their valuable help.”

“I personally found this service very helpful to International student, as we are living away from our elders and through our international adviser, I found someone like my parents, who is there when I need her.”

“Perfection doesn't need improvement”

“I am very grateful for the patience and attention to details of the staff.”

“Good and Friendly, very nice.
Good and I really happy as Caledonian Student.”

“Really a helpful service specially during the time of exams and course works. Friendly environment.”

" Thank you very much for your kindly assistance in my student visa extension. Without you guys it would not be made possible within the deadline. Anyway once again thanks and hats off to your team"

" Just to let you know that due to the Great cooperation of the Caledonian University, I am able to get my visa. It may never be possible without the help of the great Management of the University. "Many Many Thanks Caledonian"

Updated: 2 September, 2011 | International Student Support Service | Site Editor | Legal