Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
What are your tips for living away from home for the first time?
M Eng in Civil Engineering
First, I’d say try to make lots of local friends. They will help you familiarise with the campus and take you to local restaurants. Secondly, try to be independent and be responsible. That way, you won’t possibly need other helps. It will be a good practice for your future as well.
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MSc in City Planning & Design
Living away from home means you have total control over your life, your time, and everything in between. 😬 So, making sure you keep track of everything from week to week will undoubtedly help you succeed at university 🎓. At university, you need to be confident and enjoy meeting new people. Joining a society or club is also a great way to make new friends. Organizing a time to cook and eat together with your flatmates is a great tip for getting to know them better and takes your mind off other things, like feeling homesick. 🤞
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BSc (Hons) in Psychology
This is a great question. Bring things with you that remind you of home. Pictures of your family, gifts from your friends, etc. Also, don't shy away from getting new experiences. Push yourself to explore places and things you otherwise wouldn't have. Join clubs and societies that interest you and develop friendships to help you get through being away from home!
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What is the campus like and where are the best spots?
MSc in Electronics
As an MSc Electronics student at Queen's University Belfast, I find campus life both vibrant and supportive. The campus blends historic and modern architecture, with beautiful gardens. The iconic Lanyon Building adds a classic touch, while the Computer Science Building showcases exceptional modern design with its colorful architecture, state-of-the-art labs and facilities, perfect for learning and projects. Living in Belfast is fantastic. The city is friendly, easy to navigate, and brimming with activities. There's always something happening, from music festivals and cultural events to cozy gatherings at local pubs and restaurants. Both the city and university foster a strong sense of community. Queen’s Student Union, ranked among the top five in the UK, is the center of student life. It offers numerous clubs and societies, catering to a wide range of interests. I often spend time there with friends, enjoying its lively atmosphere. The university provides excellent support services, including academic assistance, career advice, and mental health resources. Belfast offers plenty of relaxation spots. The Botanic Gardens next to the campus are my favorite for unwinding between classes. They also house Queen’s Sport Centre, equipped with rock climbing walls, yoga studios, and more, promoting wellness and fun. The McClay Library, located at Botanic Avenue entrance, is open 24 hours and is perfect for long study sessions with classmates, providing extensive resources and study spaces. Northern Ireland’s stunning landscapes, like the Giant’s Causeway and Mourne Mountains, are perfect for weekend getaways. In summary, being an MSc Electronics student at Queen’s University Belfast is both enjoyable and enriching. The combination of excellent academic facilities, a welcoming community, and a lively city makes it an ideal place to study and live.
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What makes Queen’s University Belfast a special place to study?
M Eng in Civil Engineering
I admire Queen’s unique architectural background. As I take some architecture course, I believe it is important to me. Also the lecturers and supervisors are really helpful to their students. As an international student, I always worried how the people wouldn’t be friendly or welcoming. But I was wrong. They are the most warmest and brilliant people I have ever met. That makes Queen’s a special place to be at.
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BEng in Aerospace Engineering
Queen’s checks all the boxes for what a student wants from their education and the atmosphere they want to study in. The staff is supportive and encouraging, there’s a high standard of teaching and passionate lecturers with a genuine concern about the success of their students. The university also recognises the importance of, in addition to studying and earning the required grades, students developing professional and interpersonal skills that they can later apply in the workplace, and provides a great deal of assistance in this regard.
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BSc (Hons) in Psychology
The university places a lot of focus on employability and gives you many opportunities to make you stand out from the rest of the crowd at the end of your time here. With all the opportunities with Degree Plus and Travel Abroad schemes, I get so many opportunities to meet with people from across the globe.
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Why did you choose to study at Queen’s University Belfast?
MSc in City Planning & Design
I chose Queen’s University Belfast because it is the best university in Northern Ireland 🥳 and its master’s programme allows students to collaborate with local clients and also there is group work, workshops, group presentations, and a great range of different types of activities. So it not only assists me in developing various skills, such as time management and presentation skills, but also my communication, cooperation, problem-solving and leadership abilities.
Education and research
M Eng in Civil Engineering
I did choose to study at Queen’s because Queen’s offers a good balance between theoretical and practical approach in all modules. I study engineering so I think it’s important in that kind of discipline. 😄 Not only that, Queens is the member of prestigious research group ‘Russell’. That’s why I chose to study in Queens.
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