Graduate Story

Viktoria Horvath, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology

My degree, especially my sociology studies helped me to shape my thinking in a way that's diverse and critical, and focused on decolonisation and a diverse perspective. This has helped me to be chosen as the best candidate for the role I am in (I am working at the University of Suffolk as a Transitions Advisor, acting as the backbone for various transitions activities and student communications), as well as helping me to think about various student group needs in my work which requires a lot of creativity and developing new ways of doing things and making students' lives easier. 

I chose to apply to the University of Suffolk because this is my local university and I got more intrigued by the day as I walked by it on a regular basis for a few years before applying. I thought this might be the place to pursue my passion for psychology and I especially liked that I could also study sociology, which is one of the best decisions I've made so far.  

My lecturers were open-minded and I felt treated as an equal by most of them, rather than a subordinate who's just there to listen to the sage on the platform. I was met with curiosity and respect for the perspectives I brought in as a mature, non-UK student. I also liked that my understanding of the world constantly got challenged and widened by being prompted to explore more and more perspectives. I also found that the University is great at supporting students in need, and regretted that I didn't reach out for support sooner than my final year. 

I felt intellectually stimulated, tested and challenged but at the same time encouraged, respected and looked highly upon by my tutors. My questions (of which I asked a lot) were always respected, encouraged and when the tutor didn't know the answer they weren't afraid of admitting it.