Sylvian Jesudoss

What attracted you to study at Henley Business School?

I chose Henley because of its reputation, and I had previously met my supervisor while I was studying for my Masters so I followed them here.

Has studying at Henley lived up to your expectations?

It has definitely lived up to my expectations. One of the things I like is the vibrant community of students; the connections that I have made with my friends and colleagues will stay forever with me.

What do you most enjoy about life at Henley?

Our department has monthly research seminars, PhD meetings, and paper development sessions that push PhD students toward research and publishing.

My supervisors (Dr Mike Molesworth and Dr Georgina Grigore) have helped me grow as a PhD researcher, and I have already been published in several high impact journals.

What do you enjoy doing outside of your studies?

I love walking around the campus and enjoying the green spaces, the Harris Garden, the food market on Thursdays, the Doctoral Society, Bagel Man and, above all, my friends who have always supported me throughout.

Where have you lived while studying here?

I currently live off-campus, but I spent the last three years living on campus and loved it. The first set of friends that I made were from the halls, and a couple of them became my best friends. I also worked as a Hall Mentor last year, and it was one of the best experiences ever.

How have you been supported to get to where you are today?

My supervisors (especially Dr Mike Molesworth) are the best, and they have supported me throughout my journey, honing my passion for research and academics. The Marketing & Reputation department and the Business School have always been supportive, especially during the pandemic. They had the best response during the pandemic and have managed it well with the least amount of disruption to students.

What are you planning to do beyond your studies?

I am currently working as a Lecturer in the Marketing & Reputation department. I love teaching and researching, so I will be working in academia. I guess my students love my lectures too!

What would you say to your 18-year-old self who is just about to start University?

I didn’t have much choice when I chose my undergraduate degree back in India, and the culture was such that I was expected to be a doctor or an engineer. My first real choice with respect to my education was when I chose to do my Masters in the UK. I would tell my 18-year-old self to take more risks and make diverse choices.

If you could sum up life as a student at Henley Business School in a couple of sentences, how would you describe it?

Henley is where I researched, published, lectured, made it onto national TV (in the UK) and above all, made some fantastic friends for life.