“I am still working with a lot of people I met at Queen’s. A lot of Northern Irish actors went to Queen’s and our costume designer on Derry Girls, the brilliant Cathy Prior, was actually the year below me. We shared some classes.

“I made some brilliant connections while I was at Queen’s. Queen’s is also a great place socially. I met lots of amazing friends in halls who I am still friends with and they have provided me with great material. Lots of our exploits have made it into my TV work!

“I am very envious of young people living in Belfast these days; it’s just changed so much. It’s a really exciting, thriving city and it has this booming TV industry now.

If you are interested in a career in TV and Film – and that is not just writing and editing; it’s everything from composing to designing to accountancy and law – you have so much opportunity on your doorstep now, it’s really amazing.

If I had a piece of advice for students nowadays it would be: don’t be afraid to ask questions. You are there to learn and experiment and have a good time. Try and enjoy the whole university experience.”

"Queen's encourages - demands even - high standards and the pursuit of excellence. It made me realise that if I worked hard and persevered, I could succeed in earning a good degree - and in whatever I chose to do with my life. Queen's fosters an attitude of being true to yourself. It opened my eyes to the fact that you need to own your life, to take responsibility for your path in life and make your life happen rather than expecting someone else to do the hard work for you.

Having a degree from Queen's made me feel that anything was possible - that I could stand shoulder to shoulder with the best. It gave me confidence and a powerful sense of self-belief.

Queen's was an exceptionally happy place to live and learn, and that was in no small way due to the warmth and friendliness of the people."

"I remember the first day I stepped through the black and white hall, by myself, on my first day. I was completely overwhelmed with anticipation. Three years later, I left with my degree, more confident and with a purpose.

Queen's really opened me up as a person. I found some of the best friendships I've known and found a new confidence in myself. So many friends I've met at Queen’s are still working in the industry, as directors, actors, stage design, costumes and so on, in theatre, TV and film. Queens gave me access to that professional community. Those relationships I've made have not only helped me in a professional aspect, but they are my support system, too. Queen's has a great reputation as a university and really invests in its students. I loved it. I would recommend it to anyone."

"Queen’s made me more rounded as a person. Throughout my time at Queen's, I got to meet so many great people from different backgrounds with different experiences; I encountered such a wide range of perspectives which helped inform my own world view.

Everything from my love for Tom Waits to my views on so many social issues were influenced by the people I knew and the experiences I gained through my time at Queen’s. My lecturers and tutors were also hugely influential.

I loved my time at Queen’s. The support I received from staff, the academic rigour of my tutors and lecturers and the friendships I made outside of class have been huge influences on me. Queen’s opened up ideas, introduced me to texts and allowed me experiences I would never otherwise have had the opportunity to encounter."

"At Queen’s, I learned that I could operate outside my comfort zone; my time at Queen’s gave me the skills and ability to get through difficulties and to persevere.

The lecturers gave us independence, they opened our minds to a world of learning and opportunity, and I loved it. Some of my class mates became friends for life –and we continue to support each other to this day.

When I graduated from Queen’s, the world was my oyster and I couldn't have been better equipped. Queen's is a wonderful institution – it combines the highest standards of academic learning and research, with a great location and people who really care. A degree from Queen’s will take you a long way."

"Even small things like punctuality, social skills and professionalism are traits that blossomed during my time at Queens – these are the things that many of us take for granted but in my experience, no employer will employ you on knowledge and technical ability alone – Human skills are just as, if not more important.

The second year field trip to Majorca was an excellent perk that helped sway me but predominantly I’ve always had a fascination of how the world was shaped both naturally and demographically, hence my decision to study Geography. I tended to favour the physical elements of the course.

It was studying modules like “Landforms and Landscapes” and “Arid Environments” where I developed a particular interest in river landscapes. Ironically a lot of the case studies in the latter of these modules were based on Australia and its ongoing drought issues.

The knowledge obtained from these modules have helped shape my career, where I now work in measuring river flows for use in flood warning models and environmental management in the beautiful but fragile Yarra River Catchment in Melbourne."

“When I graduated, being able to show that I could engage successfully with people from a different country and culture and that I could live and work overseas helped me to apply for and to succeed in winning some really interesting roles in international business development.

I remember being very impressed with the work-ethic that I encountered at Queen’s. I found myself surrounded by people who seemed so driven, so ambitious and so ready to work hard that it was impossible not to be inspired and motivated by them.

We worked hard, but we had a fantastic time as well. The camaraderie, the friendships, the help and support that was freely offered have created long-lasting memories.

Queen’s combines academia with access to industry, providing a practical education in a supportive environment.”

"One thing I remember from Queen’s was how much I enjoyed meeting and getting to know people from other parts of Ireland, as well as from further afield. When I look back at my time at university, this process of broadening my network and meeting others from different cultures and backgrounds is something that I have continued to do ever since, and has been a key part of my growth in my career. During my time at Queen’s, I met many inspirational people – both members of staff and fellow students.

Queen’s is an unbelievable asset for Northern Ireland, and a fantastic place to both study, and grow as a young adult. The facilities and teaching are first class, but one of the key parts of going to university – broadening horizons and having fun – are such a part of life at Queen’s that I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it to any young person about to embark on their university career."