{"id":1248,"date":"2019-01-30T12:50:52","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T12:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smsasnews\/?p=1248"},"modified":"2019-02-04T16:33:07","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T16:33:07","slug":"student-spotlight-lim-ke-xuan-brenda-bsc-actuarial-science-with-a-year-in-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smsasnews\/student-spotlight-lim-ke-xuan-brenda-bsc-actuarial-science-with-a-year-in-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight | Lim Ke Xuan Brenda \u2013 BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Brenda shares her experiences studying BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent, Canterbury. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Why did you choose to study at the University of Kent?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I chose to study at Kent because the Actuarial course and lecturers are excellent, the course offers exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and because it is a campus university.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the best thing about studying in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best thing about the School is the support given by the School. I also like that all of the lecturers come from the industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What has been your favourite topic\/module on your course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All of the actuarial modules!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What have you found most interesting on your course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being taught by lecturers who were once working in the industry. I have a better understanding of how the modules I am learning now fits into the working world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you found the School to be supportive? If so, how has the School supported you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes! When I was on my placement year, the School made sure to check in on me and ensure I was settling in fine. I also got a lot of support while looking for a placement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of the Sibson Building? What do you think the Building means for students within the School?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Sibson Building is very well built and has great study spaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can you sum up your course in three words?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Engaging. Challenging. Stimulating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Would you recommend studying at Kent?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/courses\/undergraduate\/6\/actuarial-science-with-a-year-in-industry\">Click here for more information about BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smsasstudent\/contact-us\/\">contact our friendly Admissions Team<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"kent-social-links\"><li><a href='http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smsasnews\/student-spotlight-lim-ke-xuan-brenda-bsc-actuarial-science-with-a-year-in-industry\/&amp;t=Student Spotlight | Lim Ke Xuan Brenda \u2013 BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-facebook' title='Share via Facebook'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=Student Spotlight | Lim Ke Xuan Brenda \u2013 BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry%20https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smsasnews\/student-spotlight-lim-ke-xuan-brenda-bsc-actuarial-science-with-a-year-in-industry\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-twitter' title='Share via Twitter'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smsasnews\/student-spotlight-lim-ke-xuan-brenda-bsc-actuarial-science-with-a-year-in-industry\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-google-plus' title='Share via Google Plus'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smsasnews\/student-spotlight-lim-ke-xuan-brenda-bsc-actuarial-science-with-a-year-in-industry\/&amp;title=Student Spotlight | Lim Ke Xuan Brenda \u2013 BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-linkedin' title='Share via Linked In'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='mailto:content=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smsasnews\/student-spotlight-lim-ke-xuan-brenda-bsc-actuarial-science-with-a-year-in-industry\/&amp;title=Student Spotlight | Lim Ke Xuan Brenda \u2013 BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-email' title='Share via Email'><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brenda shares her experiences studying BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent, Canterbury. 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