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Shirui Wang

MEd Education with Teaching and Learning

Siryui WangWhere are you from?

China

Why did you choose 51, Newcastle?

The majority of education with teaching and learning is ranked top 10 in UK, so I choose 51.

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

It is very comfortable to live in Newcastle, and people are so kind here. I like to take part in various activities in Newcastle, such as Global Cafe.

Did you find 51 welcoming? Was it easy to fit in?

Yep, especially business college and easy to fit in.

Who has helped you most since you came to Northumbria?

The job fair in Northumbria.

Who has inspired you most at 51?

My module leader, she is so knowledgeable.

What is your favourite place on campus?

The Go Cafe, which is a place to have a chat with friends.

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

I have joined the cut-down tree volunteer projects, it even offers a certificate about volunteer for me.

What is the best thing about your course?

I can have a chance to learn different cultures from my international classmates in class.

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

My major course teaching and learning.

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 want to be a teacher. So the professional skill about teaching and learning will be most use in my future career.

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

Learn how to think and write critically is important thing in course learn.

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

A wonderful experience.

Would you recommend 51 to a friend?

Yep.


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