Risk-taking and exploration in Ireland

As an Audiovisual graduate, I tend to appreciate artistic expression in all of its forms. I’m thrilled to have studied the cinematographic language, but then I felt the urge to expand this knowledge and an eagerness to voice my inventive impulses in various ways. That’s why getting to know the Uversity’s programme changed my mindset completely. I see it as the perfect possibility of continuing to develop my own creative vision on different platforms, such as TV, cinema, the internet, written media and, of course, multiple ones that mix different platforms together, most of which I have deep interest in, despite very little practice.

Other than that, being surrounded by people with similar interests and dispositions as mine makes so much sense to me. The fact that during the programme, the student has the ability to explore different locations and cultures also attracts me a lot. It seems to me that being able to get involved in distinct places with particular habits can affect the aspects of one’s learning process and creative expression in an incredible way.

Aside from building knowledge, the courses are giving me unique perspective into how someone’s point of view influences their understanding of art, and that we are continually susceptible to go through mind-changing experiences. There are many ways to look at a work of art; we must always be open to interpretation and discussion. This variance fascinates me the most, and that’s why I find it in me a drive to keep investigating and learning new things constantly.

I like having the freedom to change my mind every so often if I feel like it’s necessary and being able to communicate that, and to have thoughtful conversations about it with everyone in the programme. It’s great to have access to wonderful cultural events, organisations and artists and to share these experiences with the other students. It can be scary, but it's also very empowering to make my own decisions and to take risks.