Why did you choose to study at LSE?
I chose LSE because of it's outstanding reputation, course preference compared to other universities, and proximity to where I live.
What are the benefits of studying in London?
There are outstanding networking opportunities that come with being in the financial, cultural and political epicentre of the world. It's a wonderful city that is constantly changing and it attracts the best and brightest from all over the world, creating a truly stimulating atmosphere.
Why did you choose the MSc in Empires, Colonialism and Globalisation?
I wanted to combine my interest in history with current affairs and I feel that the course successfully merges the two.
What did you hope to gain from your degree?
Confidence to crack on with the next chapter. Options to enter a variety of different career paths as well as further study. A well rounded understanding of the world. Primary research skills.
How did you find the teaching, supervision and social life within the department?
Teaching and supervision have been top notch. Everyone's at the top of their game and the emphasis is on learning from each other whether it's a tenured professor learning from someone new to the discipline or vice-versa. Social life has also been great. Everyone within in the department is more or less extremely well-rounded - extremely smart and focused but also kind and accommodating.
What are you planning to do next?
Hopefully work for an NGO or some sort of international organisation. Contemplating a PhD depending on how well I do.
What has been the most exciting or challenging part of your degree?
The most challenging aspect has definitely been managing the workload in the allocated time. As far as excitement goes, being on campus everyday knowing how much LSE has contributed to the way we understand some of the more nuanced problems of our existence and that also in 20 years, the world will be run my fellow alumni is about as thrilling as it gets!