Suguna Papachan

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Self – Employed Artist, Teacher, Writer

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

I have taught at International schools drama, English. Have conducted drama workshops for kindergarten teachers.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

I enjoy it.  

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

I enjoyed working with the undergraduates in developing my masters thesis and also working with my colleagues doing the same degree.

What did you enjoy most about studying here?

I liked the lecturers and the atmosphere in Exeter – being close to nature (saw the bird migration from Russia) and the apple orchard.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

It had the course on drama that I was looking for and wanted to use the degree to obtain a career using drama techniques in women and human rights activist work.

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

Being exposed to the different techniques and studies done by other practitioners of drama like Augusto Boal, Tan Sooi Beng, James Brandon, Paulo Freire and many more. The skills in organising a workshop was particularly useful.

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Work with the undergraduate drama students to plan out your thesis work.

What are your plans for the future?

Maybe create a workshop on my art work and writings.