I’m in the middle of an intensive two week project: working in a team to redesign a library checkout desk and self-service kiosk. The end result will be a 3D model made out of cardboard that is to 1:1 scale.

Learning applied ergonomics is the point.

The other point is team-work.

Navigating personality conflicts, communicating well, and trying to understand everyone’s take on how to solve a problem.

I’m getting to know everyone in the team well. Everyone gives feedback on each other’s performance, participation, strengths and weaknesses. I’m pushing myself to learn from this — which we’re encouraged to do: it’s supposed to be a reflective learning experience.

Reflecting on the term, it’s been amazing. I’m pushed academically and personally. I’ve met fantastic new friends. I love UCL. I love London. At the same time, I’m a little restless for the future. But it’s heavily outweighed by just enjoying life at the moment. Happy.

(Not mentioning, definitely not mentioning various possible futures in short and long term: travelling to Hong Kong, Beijing, Guangzhou, San Francisco, New York, PhD…)