What do you enjoy most about the course, and why?

My favourite thing about architecture is how social it is. Because we work in the studio a lot of the time, you’re able to get to know everyone which helps to not only make friends really easily, but also share ideas with your peers and help each other.

Can you tell us about an exciting project you have completed on your course?

I’m currently in my final year and we’re working on a project in Ghana which we went to visit earlier this year. We’ve had plenty of trips through the course but this one has to take the cake. Our project is a botanical garden and research centre in Ghana’s capital city, Accra. It’s been really interesting to work on as it’s very different to any of the projects we’ve worked on before!

Can you tell us about the teaching methods?

Teaching at the Liverpool School of Architecture varies in size to allow you to get the most out of the course. As well as on-campus lectures, which is for everyone to attend, you’ll be assigned design tutors in smaller groups who you’ll meet with weekly and you’ll receive 1-2-1 feedback. As well as that, you’ll have design reviews each semester which are a chance for you to present your work to a small group and get valuable feedback. There’s plenty of support at the university for whatever you need during your studies.

What extra-or co-curricular activities do you take part in, and how do these affect your student experience?

The guild has lots of societies to get involved in whatever your interests are. A key one for architecture is our ASOC Architecture Society which is my personal favourite. We plan socials throughout term for all years to attend and balls at the end of each semester which is a great chance to celebrate the work you’ve done. Liverpool is a very lively city, I love going out with my friends whether it’s for a meal or to a bar, and there’s truly never a dull moment!

If you could go back, what advice would you have given yourself before going to University?

One piece of advice I’d have given myself would be not to stress as much. It’s easier said than done from this end, but university isn’t overwhelming – it just takes a minute to get used to. In architecture, it’s easy to make friends and even though there are some aspects that are different to what I may have imagined before coming here, it’s always in a good way.