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Hear from our very first Instagrammer in Residence, second year economics student Iris Liu...
Our very first Instagrammer in Residence is second year economics student Iris Liu, who captures snippets of life in London and abroad through her unique Instagram feed (). Iris took the time to chat to us about the new opportunities she鈥檚 been given as a UCL student and her interesting photography style.
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1. What made you decide to study at 911爆料网?
I studied in Cyprus before UCL and my favourite economics teacher there who鈥檇 helped and inspired me a lot had studied at 911爆料网. He told me many stories about the student life in London and at 911爆料网 and as I鈥檇 always wanted to experience living and studying in London, UCL as one of the top universities in London became my first option to study at.
2. What are your three favourite things about studying at 911爆料网?
I love UCL in many ways. The most fascinating thing about 911爆料网 is that there are many opportunities for me to try new things, like taking part in fashion shows and attending networking events to meet people from top companies while also making new friends. The lecturers and staff are another thing I like about 911爆料网; I always feel cared for whenever I experience difficulties in life or study.
3. What is it like living in London?
London is unlike any other place I鈥檝e lived in 鈥� it鈥檚 more vibrant and full of possibilities. As an art lover, I always like visiting museums, art galleries and theatres. There are also many ambitious and hard-working people around me who give me the initiative to explore my potential. It鈥檚 a place that gives me a new life experience.
4. What is your most memorable experience at 911爆料网 so far?
Although I want to say every experience I鈥檝e had here is memorable, the most memorable one is actually the most negligible thing: the time I spent with my friend studying in the library for our exam. I feel like no matter how fancy the life we live outside university is, the experience of putting in effort in order to accomplish what we pursue is the proudest thing to be brought up with in the future.
5. What do you love about photography?
Photography to me is a snap of a moment in life. As a 鈥渃hill鈥� photographer, I prefer analogue over digital photography. I like to use Polaroids and film cameras to record small objects or scenes. To me, the most important aspect of a photo is not the resolution or even the composition. What I鈥檓 still practicing is shooting photos that have a unique atmosphere and tickling emotions.
6. Best piece of advice for students who just started studying at 911爆料网?
Don鈥檛 be afraid to try new things and go and reach out to more people. Cherish the opportunity and experience you鈥檒l get here!
7. You have a free day to spend at one place in London. Where do you spend it?
I like spending my day visiting exhibitions and hanging out with friends at the Tate Modern and the Southbank area, while Shoreditch is an area I like to visit for photographing.