 With money saved from the job, she embarked on a three-month road trip through the United States and Mexico.After returning to the UK, Khan settled in Brighton in 2000 to study music and visual arts at the University of Brighton, where she produced sound installations, animations and performances influenced by artists including Steve Reich and Susan Hiller.After finishing her degree, Khan completed an NVQ in play work and childcare, and worked as a nursery school teacher, dedicating her spare time to developing songs, recording demos and gigging in Brighton.