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<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nWhat attracted you to studying\u00a0 at Kent?<\/strong><\/p>\n Fundamental to my choice of university was my determination to study at an\u00a0 institution that would allow me to maximise my creative talents to achieve the\u00a0 very highest standards.\u00a0Having taken the\u00a0 opportunity to visit many universities, I knew that I preferred a campus\u00a0 lifestyle and Kent truly is a very pleasant learning environment with its\u00a0 careful balance between open green space and learning facilities.\u00a0The warm welcome I received on the open days\u00a0 from both staff and students made me feel at home from the very first moment I\u00a0 stepped on campus.\u00a0Kent\u2019s reputation and\u00a0 standing in the university league tables highlighted the fact that whilst the\u00a0 university felt like home it was indeed a well run and well organised centre of\u00a0 learning that strives to ensure that all students achieve their very best.\u00a0 The huge choice of sports clubs and societies\u00a0 was also very attractive as I was keen to fully immerse myself in university\u00a0 life.<\/p>\n Why did you choose to study architecture?<\/strong><\/p>\n Nothing in life touches people\u2019s lives as much as architecture.\u00a0Walk down any street or sit in any\u00a0 environment and you cannot help to form a view of the architectural environment\u00a0 that has been created.\u00a0Good architecture\u00a0 can lift the spirit and impact positively on how people live and work.\u00a0 Architecture can enrich lives, create mood\u00a0and alter people\u2019s state of mind.\u00a0My\u00a0passion is clear and my determination to make a meaningful difference is\u00a0 resolute.\u00a0For me architecture as a profession\u00a0 was the only natural choice where I would be able to have such an impact.<\/p>\n What skills have you already learnt whilst studying architecture? <\/strong><\/p>\n First year in particular allowed me to develop technical skills as well\u00a0as conceptual and creative skills. During Stage 1 allocated sessions were used\u00a0 to explore creativity through a variety of techniques including life drawing,\u00a0 model making and sketching. The subject matter was not always architectural but\u00a0 this allowed me to broaden my skills and then apply it to my architectural\u00a0 designs. I also began to develop some very subtle skills in speaking the\u00a0 language of architecture and being able to describe a physical environment to\u00a0 demonstrate its form and the space that was created.\u00a0Second year we were introduced to 3Ds Max, weekly tasks were set to gain\u00a0 knowledge of the software so that we could produce a final piece. Up until this\u00a0 point of the year I had only used SketchUp for 3D design purposes, but the\u00a0 involvement of this software on the course has made me much more confident in producing\u00a0 photorealistic models. During the course it is made clear that it is not just conceptual design\u00a0 that is important. You need to know how a building stands up and its\u00a0 environmental factors. Along with this you need to be able to present clearly\u00a0 your own ideas visually and verbally. Lectures are given on presentation, but\u00a0 the best way for these skills to develop is by looking at the work of others\u00a0 and taking part in Inter-Crits to understand the most successful techniques.<\/p>\n What are you enjoying most about university?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Architecture course at the University of Kent is well run and the\u00a0combination of lectures seminars and tutorials allows a varied study approach\u00a0that keeps you in contact with a variety of staff and students. Many of the\u00a0 staff specialise in different areas so it is almost certain that there will be a\u00a0 member of staff you have common interest with and can aid your design. The\u00a0 Architecture studio is always buzzing and everyone is willing to help each\u00a0 other out.\u00a0Joining the Kent Architectural Student associated allowed me to become\u00a0 part of team of students organising activities for architecture students. I\u00a0 personally took the role of Merchandise Rep where I created a hoodie for all\u00a0 students to purchase and was part of the social team organising social events\u00a0 that weren\u2019t architecture related.\u00a0As a member of the Rowing Team, I find it a good way to keep active as\u00a0 well as a friendship group outside of rowing. Sport gives you time to get away\u00a0 from your work and relax, something that is needed when studying architecture.<\/p>\n What do you think about the level of support in your studies?<\/strong><\/p>\n Tutors are the best form of support in\u00a0 architecture, they encourage you to achieve your goals and give you both\u00a0 positive and negative feedback in order for you to develop your project as well\u00a0 as your own personal style. Tutors are there to help you; they are willing to\u00a0 meet with you outside tutorial hours or to discuss minor issues via email. \u00a0Tutors\u00a0 have a range of expertise and all are happy for you to tap into their knowledge\u00a0 and offer advice. There are staff within the department of\u00a0 architecture that are there to provide general help and guidance throughout the\u00a0 course as well as the University providing a support service, available to\u00a0 anyone who requires it.<\/p>\n For more student profiles, please visit our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jade Simm BA (Hons) Architecture What attracted you to studying\u00a0 at Kent? 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