{"id":1577,"date":"2016-06-01T15:50:22","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T14:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/ksa\/?p=1577"},"modified":"2017-01-18T15:53:03","modified_gmt":"2017-01-18T15:53:03","slug":"march-student-profile-jessica-ringrose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/ksa\/2016\/06\/01\/march-student-profile-jessica-ringrose\/","title":{"rendered":"MArch – Student Profile – Jessica Ringrose"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>What made you want to return to Kent? <\/strong>
\nHaving thoroughly enjoyed my time at KSA during my undergraduate degree, securing a year out architectural assistant position locally allowed me to maintain ties within the school. Being involved in employment days and acting as a guest critic for BA during this time made returning to Kent part of a natural progression.<\/p>\n

How do you feel that the learning environment has changed between the BA and the MArch?<\/strong>
\nThe M(Arch) allows a much more personal approach, each student can identify an area of interest to them and investigate it thoroughly. This process is guided by a more intimate support network of teaching and resources. The M(Arch) is smaller in numbers than the BA, this coupled with the fact we have a great new studio space, encourages a vibrant studio environment.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tell us about the unit system and the benefits of vertical learning (Stage 4 and 5 working together)<\/strong>
\nAs the M(Arch) continues to expand in numbers the Unit system allows students to choose an individual approach and brief that interests them. This facilitates a more diverse and creative learning environment as the projects developed cover a wide variety of topics important in architectural discourse. Vertical learning means there is limited distinction between 4th and 5th years, as a 4th year this motivated me to compete with the more advanced 5th years, and as a 5th year, I try to ensure I am not being shown up by a 4th year!<\/p>\n

What are you enjoying most about university?<\/strong>
\nKSA is constantly challenging. Each time a small goal is reached, the satisfaction is immense!<\/p>\n

What do you think about the level of support in your studies?<\/strong>
\nThe Unit systems means you have one primary tutor, but with this you also have a second design tutor and technical tutors in the second term. The school has a friendly environment, with many specialist research, teaching and support staff. I have always found these people to be approachable and willing to assist. On top of this, we also have an extremely dedicated M(Arch) director who is invaluable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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