MRes History with Genealogical Studies

University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is my exchange host university, and they have been overwhelmingly helpful with the feeling and sense that I belong at this school even while being so far from my home. The professors have engaging and thoughtful lectures, while asking students to practice critical thinking which in the world of AI is dwindling. Some areas where the university may seek improvements are related to the exchange coordinators for my program. At times it was very difficult to reach them and I was without a class schedule until the first week of lectures began. Only recently, about three weeks into classes, was I able to get my schedule sorted due to poor communication and email being the only form of seeking help.

Very good with loads of suppport avaliable though I've not used it. The building is very nice though doesn't have enough seating so people have to sit on the floor or windowsill.

You get a choice of activities to do with new people, which is a great way of making new friends The lectures are very supportive and give many options for help if you need it

The Strathclyde lecturers are second to none and their one-on-one support is incredible, particularly given how many students there are to cater for. I think that postgraduate students often feel more isolated as a result of the lack of teaching and it would be nice to see greater efforts to socialise students with one another and to encourage multi-institutional connections.

The people are the best aspects of my uni experience. However, As an international student, the University needs to do more to improve the experiences of international students. They also need to provide better support and centralise information relevant to international students. We need to see more racialised lecturers and the curriculum must be improved and decolonised. Better EDI policies need to be made and resources should be allocated to implement it.