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Alice Anne Dalgleish

Geography

Where are you from?

Bolton

Why did you choose Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Great city and the course sounded great.

What do you think of Newcastle and our region and what are your favourite things to do?

Lovely city with many opportunities and friendly atmosphere.

What has surprised you most about living in Newcastle and this region? What has impressed you most?

How safe and friendly it is overall.

Did you find Northumbria University welcoming? Was it easy to fit in?

Yes, very welcoming and easy to make friends with students and lecturers.

What have you enjoyed most about coming to Northumbria University?

The course and SU opportunities given throughout the University.

Who has helped you most since you came to Northumbria?

Lecturers

Who has inspired you most at Northumbria University?

The Students' Union.

What is your favourite place on campus?

The Zone

Have you joined any sports teams, clubs or been involved in any volunteer projects? Tells us about the highlights?

Dance Society, highlights being in the competitions and shows.

What is the best thing about your course?

The lectures and layout of the course with many field trips to help with the course.

What are the most valuable lessons you have learnt to date?

Not be afraid to try something new.

What do you want to do in the future? What skills have you learned/improved that you think will be of most use in your future career?

Research further into tectonic activity. Use of computer software.

Have you taken up any opportunities to travel with your current course/undertake field trips? If so, please tell us about them.

Berwick, Tyneside and Scotland. Freedom given gives us all a chance to learn in a new environment.

If you could offer some advice to students thinking of coming to study here what would you say?

Great place to learn and become an individual making decisions for the future.

How do you feel you have changed as a person since being at Northumbria University, Newcastle (e.g. confidence)?

More confidence in myself and daring to try new things.

If you had 3 words to sum up your time with us what would they be?

Exciting, Great, Fab!

Would you recommend Northumbria University to a friend?

Yes!


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