Truda Huang

Position: From: China
Studying: BA Cultural and Media Studies
Email: truda-link@leeds.ac.uk
I speak: English and Mandarin
Studying: BA Cultural and Media Studies
From: China
Website: Chat to Truda

Hi! I am Truda Siqi Huang from China. Currently, I am in the second year of the Undergraduate programme BA Cultural and Media Studies. I studied for a high school Diploma in an international high school in China.

 I first heard about Leeds University from a friend who had taken the programme. My friend told me this University would offer me much opportunity for self-development and comprehensive academic learning resources. Before I made the application decision, I looked through the official website of the University of Leeds and chatted with a previous ambassador. This conversation solved my questions precisely and motivated me to go to Leeds.

My programme combines the cultural base with media, enabling students to have a cultural insight for understanding and interpreting media practices; it closely connects to social media and the modern digital world. After year 1, I have gained an interest in contemporary art and culture. I plan to dig deeper into contemporary art this year.

My favourite thing about the University is the library. The Laidlaw Library has private seats by the windows where I can study and read quietly while enjoying an excellent view. Leeds, a city rich in history, offers multiple cultural scenes and museums, which I enjoy visiting in my spare time. There are also numerous student accommodation options to choose from. I live in an off-campus apartment near the city center, so I can easily access the supermarket and enjoy my private time.

I also enjoy traveling around the country in my spare time. Leeds is centrally located in England, so it doesn't take long to reach other cities by train. So far, I’ve visited around 10 cities in the UK. The different architectural styles and landscapes reflect the unique and valuable cultures and histories of each place. I’ve also traveled to Europe during holidays. The galleries in Paris and Florence particularly caught my attention, and I spent several days revisiting them. My personal experiences in those museums and galleries have enriched my perspective on art and beauty, which I can apply to my second-year studies.

I look forward to spending the next two years in Leeds!

Due to my experience of receiving help from a student ambassador, I want to pass on kindness to more students in the future from my student perspective. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at truda-link@leeds.ac.uk or chat to me on UniBuddy.

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