Can you tell us about an exciting project you have completed on your course?

Being in my second year, I have had to work on larger scale projects. One of the exciting highlights has been the “Eton’s trail: A riverside journey”. This was a project where I had to design a piece of architecture that blended with the surrounding natural landscape of Eton, by creating a space for locals and tourists to come together and experience the architecture of a space embedded in the natural environment. The project focused on the heritage of the town and its relationship to the River Thames. Working on this project deepened my appreciation for the relationship between architecture and heritage while refining my design thinking and technical abilities.

 

Can you tell us about the teaching methods/how your learning has been facilitated?

Architecture at the University of Liverpool is a combination of practical theory and self-directed learning. Working on different projects every semester as part of a studio group, I have had the chance to undertake projects in a group setting as well as individually. You get one-to-one tutorials with your tutors giving you the opportunity to present your work not only to them, but also have it assessed through peer-to-peer review throughout the semester. This helps in getting feedback from both tutors and peers and has been of significant help in improving my communication skills.

 

What extra-or co-curricular activities do you take part in, and how do these affect your student experience?

I am heavily involved in several extracurricular activities. Apart from working part-time as a Student Ambassador engaging prospective students, supporting events and helping to promote Architecture at the University of Liverpool, I am also on the university’s women’s rugby union team which has been a unique experience for me, as I have enjoyed the social aspect of being on a team, creating bonds and meeting people in Architecture and outside of it. Having to balance sports and my academic commitments has taught me valuable time-management skills. Additionally, I have been an acting course representative for roughly two years now. My roles include being a link between students and faculty ensuring that student concerns are heard, and course improvements are implemented.

 

If you could go back, what advice would you have given yourself before going to University?

Maintain a good academic and social life balance – always take time to yourself and do not get too caught up with the workload. Be open-minded: Architecture is about more than just designing buildings – you get to explore new interests, meet new people and explore new cultures with it.