As an international student in Language and Culture, UCL has become more than just a university – it’s a transformative experience. Here, I’ve found academic excellence and a vibrant, accepting community that’s fostered my personal and professional growth.

UCL’s academic reputation precedes itself. World-class professors and a diverse range of courses ensure a stimulating learning environment. But UCL’s true magic lies beyond the classroom. The sheer number of societies (over 300!) caters to every interest imaginable, allowing you to connect with like-minded individuals and explore new passions. Whether it’s debating in the Model United Nations or delving into film appreciation, there’s a society waiting to welcome you.

Financial concerns are a major worry for many international students. Thankfully, UCL offers a wealth of on-campus job opportunities. From working in libraries to assisting with research projects, these positions not only ease the financial burden but also provide valuable work experience. Career fairs and networking events further equip you with the tools to navigate the professional world.

Perhaps the most striking aspect of UCL is its inclusivity. Coming from a diverse background, I’ve never felt more accepted. The university actively fosters a welcoming environment for students from all corners of the globe. This sense of belonging is crucial for international students like myself, allowing us to thrive and contribute our unique perspectives.

My current experience at the Sorbonne in Paris, with its more traditional and closed-off environment, has only intensified my appreciation for UCL’s dynamic spirit. UCL truly embodies the spirit of open-mindedness and global engagement.

In conclusion, UCL isn’t just a university; it’s a launchpad for personal and professional growth. It’s a place to explore your passions, connect with a supportive community, and find your place in the world. If you’re seeking an academic powerhouse with a vibrant and inclusive environment, UCL is undoubtedly the place for you.

I prepare to comment on my course, mainly from the aspects of curriculum setting and teaching quality. As a student who achieved my bachelor’s degree in the UK, the postgraduate major is relatively similar to undergraduates’.

I think that the curriculum setting for digital media is relatively limited, the major courses are mainly divided into two parts, one course is about gender, the other is relevant to games, and there are only 3 elective courses in total. If you chose a dissertation, there are two electives left. Students almost don’t have any other choices. If you choose to write a report, I must take all three elective courses.

Moreover, courses are usually taught by a main professor, played as the lead teacher, with a PhD student as his/her teaching assistant or a newly hired UCL faculty member. They are not familiar with the curriculum content and teaching objectives, which makes me feel that I am not satisfied with the teaching experience.

I would like to share my personal experience after studying for the first half of the year, which is not comprehensive and subjective, focusing on the disadvantages that I think we should take into account:
1. the leader of this group is an associate professor and a part-time lecturer.
The leader of the group is an associate professor plus a part-time lecturer who has just graduated with a Ph.D.
The majority of the classes in the year are taught by their small team, and I feel that the teaching team is not high in terms of title.
For example, last semester’s essay had only one 1to1 tutorial and did not give students very effective guidance, which was a discrepancy from my expectations (of course, if you take the initiative to email the teacher, you will get some feedback, but in the course planning). The feedback and communication on the course planning is not valued)
3. friends 0 bases to start game production and 3D animation must be prepared for ah even after the course most people’s work is very basic level a few have the foundation or self-learning ability is very strong students can present a decent work do not bar how to learn depends on personal efforts I have seen is the professional recruitment of many transfer majors zero-based students and then varying levels of the teaching process is slow and not systematic finally Most people have mediocre software skills
4. strikes more professional teachers are union strikes almost all participate in no class is their loss tuition refund a ninety-four cents just
5. the software classes are all on PC rooms if the epidemic affects distance learning then you can’t use the hardware resources whether your laptop can afford to take the software is a problem
6. only for the reference of students who are concerned about this aspect of the class of fewer than forty foreigners, a total of four including two lovely Malaysian girls who speak Chinese The above is my humble opinion as an interdisciplinary student/undergraduate of Sino-foreign cooperative studies I hope to help you understand more comprehensively