This is the FINAL (I cry) instalment in my University Application Diaries, where I share the thoughts and experiences I had in the run up to starting University in September 2016. In this FINAL (no, you're crying) 'episode', I went to firm my top two University choices on UCAS, and explain why I came to the decision I did! Thank you for following me on this journey - it feels weird publishing this a couple of days after I GRADUATED from the University of Kent. It was so nice to read back the reasons I chose Kent over three years ago, and then comparing it to my experience (more on that soooooon!). But for now, sit back, grab a cuppa, and enjoy. 

P.S. For those of you currently working out what Uni to firm on UCAS (exciting times!), I listed my top 5 reasons I chose my Uni, and I hope they might help you make up your mind ☺️ (but really, following your gut is the best option 😉).

1. The staff seem so friendly. Honestly, the lecturers seem so welcoming and lovely, and like they are there to educate, not because they have to lecture so they can do their research. Yes, if you’re being cynical, they may have been putting it on to sell the place, but let's be positive here, ok! This is a positive, glass half full space haha! 
2. The course is ideal. I. Can. Do. The. Ancient. Egyptians. Do you know how hard it is to find a course with modules on Ancient Egypt, that isn Egyptology at UCL? Really hard. Other ancient history departments are mainly Greeks and Romans, so this is was such a fantastic discovery. Plus they have modules on the history of medicine (hehe) and this joint honours is about as much history I can do, ANYWHERE, in one degree!!!! Oh and it does help that quite a few modules are 100% coursework (exams and me don’t mix), as well as the fact that there are only 3 compulsory modules over the three years (two in year 1, and the third is your dissertation!). Hurrah for shaping you degree to the max 😄
3. They have so many societies that I am interested in. There is advanced Ballet, Latin and Ballroom (to get my strictly on!!), Costume Making, Harry Potter & Dr Who (and possibly Sherlock- basically I’m giving in to my inner geek) AND a non-drinking society (I have found my people!!). As you guys know, I have been freaking out about being a non-drinker at university, and the discovery of Are You Not Drinking Much (which fyi has a sister society at Reading) basically sold Kent to me, if nothing else. Hurrah!!
4. The city is fabulous. I would describe it as the York of the South. It is the right size for someone transferring from a small town, who's not used to massive cities; close to London; has good shops etc; and obviously Canterbury Cathedral (free entrance to students, hurrah!), who's library you can visit as part of some medieval modules, to look at their old books ☺️
5. The library is fab. Yes, I judge Universities on their libraries, but it is important that, as I’m doing history, it has sufficient books and study space. They’ve recently done it up, and I can’t wait to study there. I mean, TBH, I preferred York’s library, but no Ancient History there so what am I supposed to do?!

TTFN

Beatrice

Just joined us? Read my University Application Diaries from the beginning!: 

Introduction, and thoughts on my final few months of sixth-form

University of York Applicant Day

Royal Holloway Applicant Day

Royal Holloway Choir Audition 

University of Kent Applicant Day

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