Âé¶¹´«Ã½

Skip to main content

Meet Margaux

Combined Honours in Politics and Sociology BA

About Margaux

Hi, my name is Margaux. I achieved my lifelong dream of studying in the UK when I was accepted to come to Âé¶¹´«Ã½.  

I applied to study in the UK over my home country of France because the education system appealed to me: especially the way they teach humanities subjects. I chose a Combined Honours degree because of the opportunity to study multiple subjects at once. 

I was lucky enough to receive the Vice Chancellor EU Scholarship to attend Âé¶¹´«Ã½, and funded the rest of my studies with a loan from my parents. 

Margaux

First impressions of Âé¶¹´«Ã½

Travelling to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ was scary at first, as English is not my first language. The Geordie accent can be difficult to understand at times. But upon arriving, I was blown away by how ever-so lovely the people were. I also love the beauty of the quad – the central hub of the University campus.

It didn’t take me long to feel at home.


My dream course

If I could use three words to describe my course, it would be: diverse, multi-disciplinary, and interesting. 

I loved the infectious enthusiasm of my expert lecturers, and their ability to go in-depth about specific topics and not just graze the surface. I felt like I had total choice and control over what I wanted to do on this course. 

I would recommend this course for future students because it expands your thoughts and widens your horizons. I would especially recommend this course to other international students, as many lecturers are from all over the world and can give you plenty of support. 


I loved the infectious enthusiasm of my expert lecturers, and their ability to go in-depth about specific topics and not just graze the surface.


Social butterflies

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is known for its rich student social life.  

As an undergraduate student, I enjoyed going out to clubs with friends, going for meals or coffee, walking around the city, and taking part in societies. I was involved with , which is Âé¶¹´«Ã½’s student newspaper. The Courier community is very nice, full of like-minded people who are there to take part and educate themselves. I learned important skills, and it was fun to see what I had written and edited printed in a real newspaper. 


Exploring Âé¶¹´«Ã½

The city of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is both beautiful and practical for students. Outside the University campus, I love visiting museums such as the Baltic, experiencing cafes, going bowling, and playing pool. There is an accessible beach just twenty minutes from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ on the Metro, or you can just walk around the Quayside and enjoy the city. 

During my time in the North East, I took the opportunity to visit the surrounding area. I have visited Durham, Hexham, Bamburgh, Alnwick, Holy Island, and even took part in a coastal hike. It has been amazing because, thanks to the affordable travel options on the train and Metro, I am able to travel quite freely and easily for cheap prices. 

Tynemouth Beach

Inspiration for the future

The classes I have taken have focused my thoughts about my career, and made me realise some of my deeper interests. 

In the future, I want to work in Human Rights and support community-based activism, NGOs, and Non-profits in their quest for social justice. My choice was mainly influenced by the incredible lecturers who have fostered this interest and passion within me.