I chose Goldsmiths because of the unique approach of the course and the good reputation of the institution. I am loving the rich experience of studying here. I have been able to explore many subjects and issues that are expanding my knowledge and vision of the world. It will be fundamental to my future career plans.

The atmosphere of the College is great, I have been in touch with people from all over the world and this diversity is amazing. And London is a fantastic city, with so much to do, to see, with easy access to any part of the UK. My favorite city in the world!

I'm doing MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship. We are engaged in questions related to the creative industry (a very British expression) and, in general lines, thinking about and developing policies – public or private – addressing it.

I graduated in Journalism in 1995 and since then I have worked in the economic area but also producing for the cultural area. In the last six years I have got entirely dedicated to the cultural sector: I became the Culture Editor of the biggest website in Rio, I co-authored a book, I started working for a TV show about culture backstage and I directed a movie (documentary).

About the course, I'd like to say that it is really interesting, focused and, at the same time, widely applicable. Creative and cultural entrepreneurship is such a new subject of study both at Goldsmiths and in the UK. And, in Brazil, the majority of professionals in this field acquired their experience from an informal transmission of knowledge.  They literally picked it up by ear as they went along. There is no other way at present to learn this profession. I am not criticising practical experience (I already have some of it) as a way of learning. However, it is not enough.

In addition, the profile of the teaching staff at Goldsmiths made my mind up about the course.  When I read the biographies of the professors I got immediately struck by the similarities (in spite of different proportions) between my own experiences and ideas and those of some of the teachers.  So, as you can see, I'm happy and enthusiastic.

After four years working as an editor on TV in Brazil I decided it was time to stop and think about better ways of doing my job. Coming to England was the best choice as the BBC is here. I decided to do the course at Goldsmiths to improve my skills and to look at journalism in a different way.

I have always wanted to study abroad as I think it is a unique experience that would make me develop as a professional and as a person. It was through the Chevening scholarship from the British Council that I could achieve this goal.  As an international student I have learned a lot about British journalism. British TV has high quality programmes and in the university we learn how to reach the same high standards.

The equipment at the university is very good and the lectures are great as well. But the best part of the course is the possibility of realising our ideas. At Goldsmiths we have all the support we need to develop our own work. You learn to produce good journalism step by step, from concept to technical points. The beginning of the course is more about news but, if you intend to work with current affairs or documentaries, the last two terms are focused on longer features.

The environment at the College is great because there are people from everywhere. It is the perfect place to learn. There are always interesting talks to open up our minds. After I finish the MA I may go back to Brazil, where I still have my job as an editor at a TV station.