| Description | Track 1 [00.40.44] [Session One: 13 September 2017] Nirmal Choubey [NC], born India, 1942. NC mentions his parent’s careers. NC describes how he came to study at Swansea University through his University in Patna, Bihar. Mention of friends who were studying at Cardiff University. [00.02.03] NC describes his first impressions of Britain. Mentions how he struggled to understand different accents. Mentions cultural difference. NC comments on how accent issue led to difficulties in lectures. [00.04.6] NC describes his experience of studying mechanical engineering at Swansea University. [00.06.09] NC describes a number of notable members of university staff fondly. Mentions arriving in Swansea in 1964. Mentions mechanical engineering course as entirely male. NC describes friends as mostly Indian. [00.10.00] NC describes his living situation in Marlborough Road Swansea. Mentions conversing with Dr Hywell Francis. NC comments on the expense of University accommodation. [00.12.28] NC describes interest in studying and politics. Comments on support of the labour party and Harold Wilson. NC mentions Indian independence in relation to the labour party. Mention of Israel and Palestine. Mentions other influential international political events. Mention of lectures organised by The Overseas Students Association, including speakers Rajmohan Gandhi and Conrad Hunte. NC comments on Swansea as politically active. [00.18.48] NC mentions The Beatles. Brief mention of university parties. Describes academic struggle. [00.20.45] NC describes accommodation throughout university. Mention of resitting exams. NC describes summer jobs, including with British Oxygen in Port Talbot. Comments upon financial difficulty. [00.23.19] NC describes the beauty of the Swansea area, particularly Rhossili. NC describes political discussions with Indian friends. Mention of awkward situations with Pakistani friends. [00.27.21] NC describes the novelty of international students in Wales. Comments on the welcoming nature of Swansea and the lack of racism. [00.29.16] NC describes exploring Swansea city. NC lists the varied nationalities of international students at Swansea University. [00.31.05] NC describes a discriminatory incident that took place in Birmingham. Comments on this incident as motivating his immigration to Canada alongside financial motivations. [00.33.08] NC describes career and life in Canada. Mentions marriage and children. NC describes immigration to New Jersey, USA. Describes continual career in engineering. NC describes reconnection with Swansea University friends following retirement. [00.35.42] NC describes impact of Swansea University upon his way of thinking. Mentions thoughts surrounding nationality. |