César Augusto Medina Cruz

Country: Colombia
Sector: Primary & Secondary Education
Job title: Teaching Assistant
Subject of study: Technology, Creativity and Thinking in Education
Year of graduation: 2024
Type/Level of study: Postgraduate Taught

What did you enjoy most about your degree programme?

My favourite was the seminar lessons where we could discuss the uses of technology for educational purposes, listening and learning from very diverse points of view was interesting and inspiring.

Some of the students we are profiling have in addition to their degree been awarded a departmental prize or award in recognition of their exceptional achievements.

I received an academic excellence award,  it has motivated me to be curious  and to keep learning

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs:

I made part of the Postgraduate society, the salsa, debate and the Italian society

What was the highlight of your time at Exeter?

Visiting Bett 2024 in London

What will you miss the most about University?

The Forum will be highly missed. Such a beautiful place to study

What advice would you give to current and future students?

Work on your time management and be open-minded. Take all the risks and try out new things, skills and societies, enjoy your time here

What are your plans now that you have graduated?

I am working as a teacher assistant. I am learning more about UK education system and improving my teaching skills. 

 

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