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Natalie

Goldsmiths is notorious for nurturing creative thinkers who aspire to learn through pioneering and artistically applied approaches; transforming students into well practiced professionals.

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Goldsmiths is notorious for nurturing creative thinkers who aspire to learn through pioneering and artistically applied approaches; transforming students into well practiced professionals. I chose Goldsmiths because I wanted to be a part of that. I sought after the best Youth Work programme in London to develop my skills as well as to receive a positive, fun, inclusive and diverse experience. The campus is a friendly and vibrant environment with year-round activities, exciting events and special occasions both within and outside of our faculty. I know I made the right decision studying at Goldsmiths because now I am a graduate – I miss being a part of it so much.

Every academic year out of the three is different. It’s not like school or college, this course retrains you to be an independent thinker, to challenge, question and test everything you knew before… you are not simply on an educational journey… but more essentially you are on a journey to discover, undo and re-build oneself; to be your best self when supporting vulnerable members of the wider community. You consciously reflect about making judgements and assumptions of others: gender, race, culture and societal background, so to aid others in reaching self-actualisation and ultimately make positive contributions to society. Overall my experience studying at Goldsmiths was emotionally and mentally challenging yet a milestone in creating a comprehensive, professional and balanced youth work practitioner.

Having the opportunity to complete fieldwork practice each year on the programme propels Goldsmiths BA (Hons) Community Development Youth Work students into the industry with a wealth of applied practical experience.

The skills I have acquired are countless… the personal and professional relationships I have gained are immeasurable. I now practice youth work with an empathetic, specialised assertiveness thanks to my studies at Goldsmiths.

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