MA Latin American Studies, 2017-18

What I particularly enjoyed about my time at the Institute was becoming part of a close-knit community of people with different backgrounds and interests, who share a passion for the Latin American region. The wide range of social and academic events at UCL and beyond provided inspiration as well as opportunities to network. This broad-mindedness is also reflected in the interdisciplinary approach encouraged by the Institute’s lecturers and in the variety of courses on offer.
My personal highlight of the year was my trip to Buenos Aires, where I conducted the fieldwork for my dissertation. The rather daunting prospect of carrying out independent research in an unfamiliar environment quickly became one of the most rewarding experiences of my academic life. So much so, in fact, that I am currently applying to do a PhD in order to further pursue my research interests