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Judith Lloyd-Jones

History Major, Graduated 2011

What attracted me to Lancaster - apart from its location and the college system - was the diversity of modules offered by the history department. Unlike other universities, Lancaster offers modules that encompass many different eras of history and from around the world, not only Europe. During my three years I have studied the fall of Rome, the French revolution, the Crusades, the history of genocide and twentieth-century Britain among other topics. This breadth of study I believe has made me a well-rounded historian.

Although the jump from A-Levels to university is great, I always found the staff friendly, approachable and more than willing to help. The third year was particularly daunting as I faced new challenges as a historian, particularly in the form of the dissertation and the special subject. But writing 10,000 words for the dissertation came easily because I was passionate about my chosen topic. With the support of my tutors I was able to achieve my potential and have now graduated with a first-class honours degree.

Throughout my three years at Lancaster University I found my social life just as fulfilling as the academic. The volunteering unit, Involve, gave me the opportunity to work as a maths ‘buddy’ in a local primary school during my first year, an experience which I found very rewarding. This coming September I am looking forward to volunteering in India for three weeks with Involve. I have been a member of the fencing club and the University korfball team (a sport I had never even heard of before coming to university!). I also found the time to spend many a memorable night in the Student Union club, the Sugarhouse.

I have never regretted deciding to study history at Lancaster University and would recommend the department and university to anyone!

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