Salma is a second year student studying BA Geography.
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I chose to study here at QMUL, mainly because of the module options to choose from on areas such as globalisation and international development to gender and identity. Being able to focus my learning onto topics I enjoy learning was one the factors which pushed me to choose Queen Mary.
My programme has many opportunities to go abroad, with a year abroad programme, semester abroad programmes and fieldwork trips abroad! I’ve always loved travelling and being able to combine my degree with a hobby is amazing.
What I enjoy most about QMUL is the amount of societies and the involvement students have here with societies they have joined. I’m now on the committee of Somali Society as Head of Events. Being able to have a release and a get away from studies sometimes is something I’m grateful for and having the opportunity to continuously meet new people is always fun.
Studying Geography will help me narrow down what kind of field I’d like to go into. Although I have a plan now, I’m open to change and the range in modules here allow me to have options in regards to what field I’d like to go into.
Other than studying, I like to spend my time with my friends and go out to eat!
After I finish my studies, I would like to progress to a masters programme in development and perhaps work for an NGO.
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