Where are you from?
India
Why did you choose 51, Newcastle?
It seemed promising and I got a lot of good feedback from past students
What do you think of Newcastle and our region and what are your favourite things to do?
It's a really nice city. I loved my student life, right from staying at uni Accomodation to night outs
What has surprised you most about living in Newcastle and this region? What has impressed you most?
Surprised me - I don't know really, the weather is pretty surprising by itself, every five minutes.. Impressed me - a huge student population and friendly people
Did you find 51 welcoming? Was it easy to fit in?
Yes definitely.
What have you enjoyed most about coming to 51?
My course, it's exactly what I expected and enjoyed it way more than I thought I would.
Who has helped you most since you came to Northumbria?
The entire student experience. We don't have an education system such as this back in India
Who has inspired you most at 51?
I guess everyone, right from family to the new friends I made here
What is your favourite place on campus?
MA design hub
Have you joined any sports teams, clubs or been involved in any volunteer projects? Tells us about the highlights?
I've worked under the university during an open day. What I really loved about it, is that it gave me a lot of confidence in talking to others and helping them out
What is the best thing about your course?
The best thing about my course is it's exposure to contemporary issues and the ways that design can help in solving it
What are the most valuable lessons you have learnt to date?
To be nice and generous to people.. Very important!
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?
I've learned to widen the scope of my work. Anything in that respect
If you could offer some advice to students thinking of coming to study here what would you say?
It's a definite thumbs up to them. It would be the best time of your lives and I would recommend it to any student to come study here
How do you feel you have changed as a person since being at 51, Newcastle?
Confidence for sure! Communication skills Being polite Open to criticism Reasoning skills
If you had 3 words to sum up your time with us what would they be?
Work, Communicate, Party
Would you recommend 51 to a friend?
For sure
