Halima Ali

I have no doubts when I say studying at University of Westminster was one of the most pivotal moments of my life; everything from studying Sociology and learning new ways of understanding society, to exploring central London was a magical experience for me. Even now I find myself thinking sociologically and applying the knowledge to everyday life effortlessly, and this really gives me great satisfaction as a Sociology graduate. I believe Sociology at Westminster has opened my eyes and taught me the skills necessary to critically analyse, interpret and understand subject matter, be it political or social – or even the casual wander inside Selfridges.

The opportunities at Westminster were endless: I was Student Representative and even had a paid job as a Student Caller for a month. I appreciated the range of modules available and the ability to choose my areas of interest such as gender equality and feminism, race and ethnicity, globalisation and the media and more. I found the choices gave me a sense of ownership of my degree and I loved how the lecturers all had great expertise in the whole range of modules, not just in the module they taught. This was a great benefit as the different modules overlapped and connected, making various concepts and theories come together like new pieces to a puzzle throughout the three years.

The highlight of my time at Westminster was the day I graduated with a First Class Honours, and for that I will forever be indebted to my lecturers because without their amazing teaching, continuous motivation and belief in me I could not have achieved it. What’s more, now as an Alumni my lecturers continue to ease my worries and motivate me through emails, they are never too far to help and for that safety net I am so grateful, so thank you.

The University of Westminster will forever be an invaluable memory that I will always treasure.