Illustration for communication promises insight into the creative industry from the get go. The first two years allowed us to explore media to find our footing and develop our brand identity which we put to use in the third year. With visits from the AOI for portfolio reviews and established illustrators to help us with our internal projects, we are guided along with confidence from start to finish.

However the university itself presents challenges as there was a constant lack of communication from student services and other similar bodies which dampened my experience because the disregard for students’ mental wellbeing was a complete juxtaposition from what they advocated when I was applying. As a student rep for my course, I was allowed to bring up these issues in meetings although during my time at the establishment, there was little to no change with regards to these issues.

Considering student life, I think the area surrounding the university is great. North Greenwich is a well-developed area with the O2 arena on the universities doorstep, giving students access to various restaurants and events! There’s also a discount with your Ravensbourne card, which is an added bonus. The student union within the university arrange various events and there’s even a student bar held weekly, allowing people to mingle and make friends with pocket-friendly drinks alongside it.