Meet our Students
Graduating students and alumni can give you a real flavour of life at Lancaster and how we can change your life and launch your career.
Students
Roland Kanda
MSci Mathematics, Pendle College 2014-18
"Having lived in the South my entire life, I wanted to study in a completely new location to expand my horizons - living in Lancaster has definitely been a fun and unique experience."
"I really enjoyed attending my workshops at the end of each week as it gave me the opportunity to speak with my tutors about any (many!) topics I struggled understanding. Some of my lecturers were my tutors so it also gave me the chance to get to know my tutors as well my lecturers - which made me much more comfortable in asking for any queries I had. I would like to pursue a career which allows me to apply the skills I have learnt here, such as problem-solving and data analysing."
Extra-curricular
"I enjoyed being able to join and participate in clubs and societies I haven't particularly done before (Basketball, Trampoline and Table Tennis). Trampoline, in particular, I really enjoyed travelling with my squad to different universities across Northern England and Scotland to compete during the weekend and at the same time, enjoy my weekend by exploring around the city I'm in."
Advice to first years
"At the end of your modules, you will have an End-of-Module Test, which will determine your overall understanding of the module and will contribute to your overall grade. Make sure at the end of each week you are on track with your Workshop and Assessed Exercises so you know which areas you find okay and others you may need to spend more time with."

Emily Granger
BSc Mathematics with Statistics (Study Abroad)
Emily Granger is glad to have chosen to study at Lancaster, feeling that the excellent reputation of the Maths and Statistics Department is well-earned. "Lancaster's Mathematics and Statistics Department has an excellent reputation, and now I have studied here for three years, I can see why. I would recommend this University to anyone thinking of studying maths. However, wherever you may end up going, my advice is to make the most of your time and your maintenance loan!"
Although Emily has greatly benefitted from the academic aspects of her degree, it was the opportunity to spend a year abroad, as well as her involvement with student societies, that proved to be the highlights of her time at Lancaster. "In my first year, I tried out many things such as kayaking, climbing, going out with RocSoc (Rock Society). All of these I enjoyed, but what I have been most involved with is Lancaster Amnesty International Society and Lancaster Oxfam Society. I was quite shy before coming here. Still, by coming to Lancaster, I have been given opportunities such as being part of an executive for a society, completing an internship at the University and even living in Canada for a year! I knew that Lancaster has great study abroad opportunities and I have a strong interest in travelling. All of these (amongst others I haven't mentioned) have not only been a lot of fun to experience but have filled me with confidence, and I feel much more prepared for what comes next after university. The opportunities that Lancaster has given me have been the best thing about studying here."
Emily feels that the skills and knowledge that she has gained at Lancaster will prepare her adequately for her career in the future, as she wishes to undertake a career related to statistics. "I would like to become a medical or environmental statistician, or if not, work for a non-profit organisation such as Amnesty International or Oxfam," she says.
