Atiqah, 22, said: 鈥淗aving my sister here made it easier to come over for the first time. I liked everything about the Fine Art degree, I鈥檝e learned team work and the importance of professionalism. I really enjoyed my final-year exhibition, learning how to put it together and publicise it.
鈥淢y final project was a self-portrait of various aspects of my life, there鈥檚 everything from golf clubs to handbags. And it also reflects our consumer, materialistic society.鈥�
Atiqah also enjoyed living in Middlesbrough. She added: 鈥淭he cost of living was low and everything was within walking distance.鈥�