Tracy Shan

Hey there! I am a PhD student in Translation Studies, currently in the final year of my program. After obtaining my bachelor’s degree in English in China, I decided to come to Leeds to pursue a Master’s degree due to its high quality of teaching and outstanding performance in various university rankings. After successfully completing two MA programs at the University of Leeds, I returned to my home country for a gap year, as I was unsure whether I wanted to continue with doctoral studies or pursue a job at that time. During the gap year, I realized that I preferred to continue with doctoral studies, so I decided to return to the University of Leeds. Aside from the high quality of teaching, my decision to come back was influenced by my familiarity with my supervisors, the school, and the university.

My experience as a PhD student has been as fulfilling as I anticipated. The School of Languages, Cultures, and Societies is a vibrant and diverse space that has allowed me to develop my research. My supervisors have provided guidance, help, and support from day one, and I have also gained valuable insights from the research workshops offered by the university. The academic environment is the highlight of my course and one of my favorite aspects of the university.

I was selected as a PGR representative for the 2018/19 and 2019/20 academic years, which helped me improve my interpersonal communication skills and taught me how to collaborate effectively with others.

I currently live in a studio in an off-campus private accommodation hall, a 20-minute walk from both the city center and the university.

In my spare time, I enjoy taking walks in the park when the weather permits, reading novels (especially fantasy and romance), and playing the ukulele.

As a large city in the UK, Leeds offers a pace of life that is neither as fast as London’s nor too slow to dampen your enthusiasm for life, which I believe is one of the best things about the city.

If you want to chat with me about anything, feel free to message me on Unibuddy or through email tracy-link@leeds.ac.uk. Looking forward to hearing from you!