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China
Liu Yibo
Oluwagbenga B
Ogunyemi
Nigeria
MSc Industrial MSc Computer Games Technology
Environmental Management
My name’s Victor, and I graduated from University of Electronic
Studying abroad is one of the most exciting things you
Science & Technology of China (UESTC) in the summer of
can do. You will not only learn academically, but culturally
2006. I’ve always liked computer games programming and
and socially as well. Having visited Scotland once and
before coming to UK, I had the opportunity to work for a
fallen for the natural beauty and warmth of the people, I
local Chinese games development company. However when
made up my mind to pursue my postgraduate studies in
I saw this precious opportunity to study games technology
Scotland. I chose Abertay because I wanted a University
at the University of Abertay Dundee, I decided to give up
that was relatively affordable, student friendly, multicultural
this job offer in order to take up masters study at Abertay.
and most importantly offered new experiences through
There are two main reasons I took this decision. Firstly,Abertay
excellent teaching. The degree in Environmental
is one of the most experienced universities in the world in
Management from the university offers an excellent
providing high-level games development education. Many
range of options covering different aspects of the subject.
designers/developers of some famous computer games
What I like most about the course is the right mixture of
(such as Grand Theft Auto, Black & White) have degrees
lectures, tutorials and site visits which is an excellent way
from this university. Secondly, it's important for me to change
of getting a better understanding and hands-on-knowledge
my environment to see how people work and think differently
about the course. Life as a student then was quite exciting
on the other side of the globe. Learning more about cultural
as I got involved in a variety of activities – from being my
diversity is always important for personal development.
class representative, to assisting in setting up the African
As to what I enjoy most about my university life here, the
and Afro Caribbean Society. All of these new experiences
answer is simple - freedom. It's the freedom of choice in
transfer themselves into great life skills which prepared
study methodology, freedom of study content and freedom of
me for my professional life. Currently, I work for
personal study goals that makes me happy. The education
PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Environmental Executive.
system here is much more flexible to students compared
My job role involves ensuring that the firm complies
to Chinese universities. For example, when I'm studying game
with environmental legislation as well as assisting in
programming here, I can choose the subjects I like, use the
implementing the processes and procedures of EMS
technology I'm familiar with, and learn the required skills in
across the firm's UK offices to satisfy the requirements of
the way that I enjoy. Oh by the way, Abertay has all kinds
ISO14001.
of awesome study resources so you never need to worry
about finding correct information. So I’ve never regretted
my decision to come and study here.
I like Scotland - this place is beautiful and the people here are
really friendly. I believe the meaning of studying in UK is not
only about learning good skills - what's equally as important
is the philosophical education you will get from here. By
observing the very different values for life and understanding for
the world of the people here, you could broaden your horizons
or even think into some profound philosophical topics and
as a result, improve yourself and the people around you.
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