Podcast: the road to Lancaster
![Lancaster Student Franco](/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/images/fass/dcax27s/FrancoFASS.jpg)
Follow Franco as he starts his studies at Lancaster
Originally from Mexico, Franco has come to the Lancaster to start a postgraduate degree in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies. He's recording a series of podcasts about his experiences of moving to the UK and getting used to his new life at Lancaster University.
Episode one: a dream
Franco's journey from Mexico to Lancaster University begins.
![View from an aeroplane window, with wing and clouds.](/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/images/fass/dcax27s/francorelated1podcast.jpg)
Episode two: the kitchen
Franco settles in at Lancaster University.
![Students in a shared kitchen](/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/images/fass/dcax27s/francorelated2podcast.jpg)
Episode three: emerging opportunities
Franco explores opportunities for career development.
![Shadow of two students on a country road](/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/images/fass/dcax27s/Franco3small.jpg)
Episode four: an interview with Sole
Franco talks to his friend Sole, a PhD student from Chile, about how she has found studying and living at Lancaster University.
![Scenic image of lake on Lancaster University campus](/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/images/fass/dcax27s/Francobrief4photo600x350.jpg)
Episode five: an interview with Val
Valerie, who is originally from Moldova, talks to Franco about life at Lancaster University - the community, support and opportunities to get involved.
![Students socialising by canal in Lancaster](/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/images/fass/dcax27s/canaldrinks600x350.jpg)
Episode six: an interview with Zach
Franco talks to friend Zach about his time at Lancaster, in particular working with academic staff and projects he is involved in.
![Main square on campus at sunset](/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/images/fass/dcax27s/alexsquaresunsetinsta600x350.jpg)