Hi there,

My name is Lewis and I am a Master’s student in Politics at Lancaster University, having previously graduated with a 2:1 in History and Politics at Lancaster last year.

So far, life at uni this year has been quite busy. I am currently studying three modules this term, namely Theories and Concepts in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, Theory and Method in Postgraduate Studies and Public Policy, which are proving interesting to say the least! My modules are comfortably spread out throughout the week, which is making doing the work to stay on top of my studies really easy.

In addition to my studies, I have also become involved again in the societies that I had joined throughout my undergraduate degree in Lancaster, namely Badminton (on which I currently serve on the exec as the ‘Engagements’ officer, having previously served as ‘Social’ sec and ‘Health and Safety Officer’ in previous years), as well as debating, which has helped me to continue to hone my skills and help me to prepare for my upcoming job applications. It has been really easy to fit back in with everyone this year, and most of the old faces have returned along with a bunch of new people who I am already getting along really well with.

Outside of this, I am also getting used to my new flat. This year, I have chosen to live in Chancellor’s Wharf, which is university ran accommodation the town itself (as opposed to being on campus). This is the first time that I have lived in halls since first year, and the big thing that I have noticed is that is is nice to have a cleaner again!