Chapter 1: Adapting It was a rainy Thursday afternoon. After the introduction class by Tim we were rushing to find the classroom for blog tutorial. Many of us were still strangers to each other at that time. Meanwhile, the class had already begun as I reached. However, quickly secured a spot where I could see Read the full article…

Reflective Summary The semester 1 blog module, for me, was an interesting journey that enabled my exploration of new and intriguing matters within urban design as well as, encouraging me to recognise the value of the community of unique voices around me. The highly self-led aspect meant we had to work co-dependently to ensure a Read the full article…

My Progress I have grown up a lot during this period, which is a very precious and unforgettable time for people to acquire more knowledge and skills, broaden their horizons and enhance their independence. During my study abroad, I learned a lot and experienced many challenges and difficulties. I have made many like-minded friends and Read the full article…

First contact When I first saw the introduction of this course, I was very confused, frightened, worried that I would not be able to complete the homework. However, after first class, all these worries disappeared. Teacher divided us into multiple groups to discuss how to design the blog website. We became closer to each other Read the full article…

This year, it was the first time I came to the UK, the first time I went to school at 3am to print my portfolio, and the first time I felt like I couldn’t finish my homework at school. Although I was very tired every day, I gradually began to enjoy my life here and Read the full article…

First Impressions Firstly, writing a blog is almost a new experience for me. Therefore, in the beginning, I thought it was the same as some social apps, such as Facebook and Weibo, and the blog is also a way to share subjective feelings and opinions by posting short texts online. However, in fact, it was Read the full article…

Abstract I thought this semester had given me a lot of experiences. Similar to the first semester, we need to finish these blogs in semester 2. Sadly, we have few lectures than previews, but we have mastered the technologies to know how to explore the urban design world. There are many approaches gathering the information, Read the full article…

Completely new field When we were informed at the start of the first semester that we would be required to blog, I was perplexed because this was something completely new to me that I had never experienced before. I realised I’d have to write lengthy texts not only for the teacher to review but also Read the full article…

Looking back on semester 2, I was able to be more confident in sharing my idea compared to the first semester. The tutorials that were placed every week with my peers and tutors made me build up my thoughts and read a lot of literature in the process. Through those time, I found out I Read the full article…

I have delved more deeply into urban design and architecture during this year of study. My previous study in Birmingham was landscape design. I have a strong interest in ecological design, but I have developed a strong interest in housing and climate in urban design during this study. Last year our work and tasks were Read the full article…

This semester, blogging provided a form of escape from all the coursework we needed to produce for other modules. As I mentioned in my previous reflective blog Looking Back, I saw this opportunity as a way to broaden my reading on a variety of subjects in which I had long been interested but had never Read the full article…

Fig.1.0. photo by Huangyunzhou My changes First of all, I am grateful to the teachers and students who helped me during my time in the UK, I really feel that I have gained a lot. I would also like to thank all those who have read my blogs and I hope they have been of value Read the full article…