Fine Art, Glasgow School of Art

Name: Josephine Kay-Ogunsola

University: Glasgow School of Art

Program: Fine Art

Year of Study: Year 4

Contact details: josephine090998@hotmail.co.uk / @josieko09

Institution: Program:

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Campus Facilities: Academic Environment:

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Social Life: Career Planning Opportunities:

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Overall Experience:

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Contrast Between Workload hours in University vs High School:

I did less work in university than in high school

Same number of hours

1-3 more hours of work in university

4-6 more hours of work in university

7-9 more hours of work in university

10+ more hours of work in university

What did you wish you knew before choosing your specific program?

It was mostly independent learning.

What was your best experience at university?

The social life: moving away from home and meeting new people.

What was your worst university experience?

My experience with teachers and the financial cost.

What is the hardest part about your program and what were the steps that you took to overcome any difficulties?

Understaffing and lack of diversity within the teaching staff. This could be helped by hiring more qualified teachers with more diversity.

What was your favourite module/course and why?

History of Art

What tips and advice would you give to first year students?

University is very expensive Take a year out if you need to and make savings so you can afford it; for me, the maintenance loan is not enough. Keep calm and carry on.