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Daisy

"In addition to the academic life of the centre, one of the great things I loved about the PhD was the fieldwork."

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Year graduated 2011
Country Hong Kong

“I wanted to do my PhD in a human-sized department where people are committed to research, where both staff and students are involved, and not in a place where I would become anonymous. I changed disciplines from Comparative Literature to Cultural Studies as I wanted my research to be move beyond the text and to be more relevant to my environment.

Goldsmiths is a  great centre where not only the staff are committed, but also the students. The best thing about Goldsmiths is the people. Everyone's project is interesting and inspiring, and people reach out to each other. I learned so much from my fellow students. No one seems to count the hours they put into organizing and attending activities - reading groups, workshops, conferences, talks, etc. Their interest drives their work, and that's not something you find everywhere.

In addition to the academic life of the university, one of the great things I loved about the PhD was the fieldwork. I sold apples at Borough Market for five years, and that was one of the highlights. I loved doing it and I wouldn't have done it without the encouragement of my supervisor. Because I did, the whole thesis changed, and the whole way I saw London changed.

New Goldsmiths people - be brave, be open, be a pioneer in what you do, don't be afraid and don't stick to your comfort zone. Enjoy! I loved my time in the centre and hope that you will also find your own story to tell in the future...”