My time at Lancaster University was a delightful experience. I studied Media and Cultural Studies BA (Hons), and this past year, I studied the Media and Cultural Studies MA.

Firstly, I was captivated by Lancaster’s campus feel. One essential factor in choosing a university for me was a campus university. Upon arriving on my open day, I first noticed how green the university was. The campus occupies a beautiful 560-acre parkland site, and I loved the look of Lake Carter.

Secondly, I was initially attracted to Lancaster University due to its various course options. Originally, I majored in English Literature in my first year of study. However, Lancaster University allows its first-year students to take one major subject and two minor subjects. Therefore, I choose Media and Sociology as my two minor subjects.

After my first year, I realised I immensely enjoyed the Media and Cultural Studies BA (Hons) course more than my original English Literature major. Thus, I chose to switch majors in my second year.

I am very grateful for this experience, as my time on the Media and Cultural Studies BA (Hons) course has been excellent. This course was a great fit for me, as it combined the two disciplines of Media and Sociology to provide theoretical insights and a wide range of knowledge. Although the course is heavily theoretical, the vast array of modules enabled opportunities to develop my practical media skills. For example, I planned, conceptualised, produced, and edited a podcast from scratch for my undergraduate dissertation. My course thoroughly prepared me for a career in the creative sector.

On top of my academic experience, I loved Lancaster University for its sense of community. As Lancaster University operates by a collegiate system, I was a member of the County College Netball Club and Graduate Netball. My time at university led to me becoming the Media and Communications Officer for the County College Netball Club, and I took part in Roses 2022 (the sporting varsity competition) with Graduate Netball.

Additionally, I worked as a bartender at one of the college campus bars (Grizedale Bar). This was an excellent opportunity to work a part-time job around my Master’s degree, and I have a very strong friendship group with my colleagues. I regularly worked Freshers and end-of-year events during my time at this job.