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What are you studying, why are you interested in this subject and what do you plan to do in the future?
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The trip was fascinating and enlightening, as I was able to experience a completely different culture on the other side of the world and learn extensively about the historic past of Hong Kong. As well as this, I learnt a lot during my research at the university, which has helped me this year in discovering new opportunities and careers paths I would otherwise not have been able to access. The opportunity 听also gave me the chance to visit multiple industrial sites, with leading companies and organisations giving us insight into how they operate in one of the most successful cities in the world. Furthermore, the experience of short-term mobility, and learning how to adapt to culture shock, has helped me extensively in developing my life skills, and growing as an individual.

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One of my favourite places on campus to relax, read or even study is definitely Medawar Gardens behind the Henry Morley building. This is one of the few places on campus that is calm and peaceful during the hectic lunch hours and is very quiet throughout the day. There are lots of benches, trees, and a tranquil atmosphere that is otherwise very difficult to find! I hope this doesn鈥檛 change once this is published! 听

Give us your top three things to do/see/go to in London:
Stargazing in Regent鈥檚 Park: this is quite an unknown event to a lot of people, but every month the Baker Street Irregular Astronomers meet in Regent鈥檚 Park for some observing and exploration of the sky. The meetings are open to everyone, and you do not need to have any telescope experience or knowledge to attend. It鈥檚 astronomy in central London, and participation is completely free, what鈥檚 not to love?

The Royal Society: The Royal Society regularly has lectures and seminars held across London which cover a range of subjects and topics of discussion. Most of the events are free, and the quality of debate and discussion is always extremely high. I most recently attended one led by Professor Brian Cox, entitled, 鈥淵ou and AI鈥�. If you are new to London, or have lived here your whole life, the Royal Society is definitely worth a visit!

Santander Cycles: this one is simple. Get on a bike, it鈥檚 very cheap, and cycle for a whole day around London. There are many routes and paths which have designated cycle lanes, so it is best to plan your route in advance! You can put aside one Saturday or Sunday and have a very fun day exploring London while staying active at the same time.

If you were Provost for the day what one thing would you do?
I would increase the number of study spaces available for students across campus. During exam season it can get very, very crowded, and lots of people often don鈥檛 have space to work. Maybe commission certain lecture theatres or rooms to become permanent study spaces during the exam term, or create pop-up study tents in the main quad.听

Who inspires you and why?
I would have to say my parents inspire me most of all. Their life lessons have been invaluable in getting me to where I am, and the hard work I observe in them has allowed me to develop into the person I am today. They have taught me to be mentally strong, determined, and to persevere when in bad situations.

What would it surprise people to know about you?
As much as I love physics, I also have a secret passion for history. I love to read about the past, and understand how and why events which shape our present day happened.

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