Join us in a candid conversation with Dr Maria Garcia-Alonso (Lecturer and Director of UG Studies) as we learn about her journey to Kent, her dedication to connecting with students, and her commitment to fostering understanding through economics.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s your favourite part about teaching\/interacting with students?<\/strong><\/p>\n Getting to know their hopes and motivations, helping them if I can, learning from them as well, we are very lucky to attract very nice students at Kent.<\/p>\n What’s your favourite thing about the course you teach?<\/strong><\/p>\n Its relevance to social interaction and potential to improve our ability to deal with and understand conflict.<\/p>\n What’s your favourite lecture and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n International Trade as it shows many things which bring people across the world together.<\/p>\n What\u2019s your favourite book at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n Bullsh*t Jobs by David Graeber.<\/p>\n What do you listen to on your commute?<\/strong><\/p>\n I am lucky to live in central Canterbury, in my short walk to uni I enjoy listening to the sounds of people and nature and the view of our beautiful cathedral on the way down home, and if I am lucky rabbits and foxes along the way whilst the sun sets.<\/p>\n What tips can you give to freshers when they are first starting University?<\/strong><\/p>\n Invest in making friends, look after those around you. Talk to people, in real life…<\/p>\n What are your tips for staying on top of your studies at University?<\/strong><\/p>\n Attend every teaching event on your time table. It will create a routine around which you can build subject knowledge. Lecture recordings are a complement never a substitute to the real life one!<\/p>\n What tips can you give for preparing for Exams at Uni? Any revision tips?<\/strong><\/p>\n Good revision notes that you understand deeply are very important – discuss them with friends, ask lecturers about any doubts, on campus exams prepare you for job interview setting and make your degree more competitive – try to learn to love them!<\/p>\n What advice would you give your past self when you were first starting University and would you do anything differently?<\/strong><\/p>\n “I think I did my best, we all do and should be proud of who we are.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"