The best thing about studying at UWE is the shared sense of community and respect. The ethos is that everyone is equal – students and teachers alike. Unlike top-down learning instilled at other institutions, I have found that this method creates a real sense of community and respect. The environment created by this has made me feel always encouraged to share my own knowledge as well as ask questions from peers and lecturers and I can see the effect this has had on my confidence as a person, worker and learner, as well as in my work.