Cultural Studies and Media
The teaching at Kent has shaped and changed my personality and helped me to pursue my career goals.
The degree looked different to the others I’d seen and the approach was interesting. There were so many optional and diverse modules which would allow me to specialise in lots of different areas too. The application process was easy as well, I could quickly reach people for help. I’m from Germany so it was so great to have people I could speak to easily.
I’m studying remotely at the moment and the lecturers are so engaging. Communication is amazing and group work has been done virtually so I haven’t missed out on working with other students. That’s another thing that I love about Kent, there’s so much support. You’ll always get the help you need if you don’t understand something. It’s a very healthy learning environment.
I would describe them as patient, open-minded and descriptive in their teaching. When you’re taught by passionate people, it rubs off on you and helps you to engage with different perspectives. They teach in ways that captivate you because they genuinely care about their subject. My teachers are still researching too, which means that what we’re learning is up to date and ahead of the curve.
Yes, a literature module called The Book and the Film. I was very nervous as English isn’t my first language and I actually contacted the support team to swap the module but then I thought ‘You know what? I’m going to give it a go!’ It’s actually my favourite class now. I used to be very shy but I’m getting used to speaking up. Our seminar leader gives us positive feedback and often provokes discussion from our points. Everyone’s views are discussed and valued.
Everyone is lovely and welcoming. There are students here from so many different countries. I’ve loved meeting people from all over the globe and from different cultures. Kent is very international; you’ll meet people with so many different perspectives, opinions and experiences.
I plan to take a Master’s in education with the aim of opening a culturally diverse kindergarten. Just as the teachers on my course want to nurture our minds, I want to nurture the minds of young people. My degree has helped me identify which of my interests I want to nurture and push further. I can honestly say that the teaching at Kent has shaped and changed my personality and helped me to pursue my career goals.
Yes, I am in the Arab Society, the Palestinian Society and I’ve recently joined the Rise and Recovery Society to help support people who are recovering from eating disorders. Societies became a home away from home for me, especially the Arab Society as I’m half Lebanese. It’s nice being around people who speak your native tongue.
Yes, I lived in Darwin College and Keynes College. I loved it; it was so much fun. I felt very safe too. Campus security look out for you and they’ll even walk you back to your room at night if you’re studying late in the library, for example. That made me feel taken care of and it made transitioning to independent living far easier.
Supportive, international, nurturing.
