Yuan Wang hoped coming to King’s for her Master of Journalism degree from Sichuan, China would give her new skills and a new way of thinking. She exceeded her goals, coming away with her MJ and the Peter Mansbridge Investigative Writing Award for work praised as nuanced and elegant.
What drew you to King’s originally?
The program’s course setting and the campus location in a coastal city.
What program are you graduating from, and what inspired you to pursue that program?
Master of Journalism; I wanted to address my questions about the industry through academic training.
Was there a course, professor, reading requirement or experience that has had a lasting impact on you?
I found the data journalism course really fun and highly relevant; it equipped me with advanced tools and a new way of thinking.
What’s your top study tip?
Make peace with the deadline—it drives productivity.
What’s your favourite spot on campus?
The magazine corner at the library.
What’s one thing from your time at King’s that you’re especially proud of?
Cobbled together Python code to control a railway traffic light in a data journalism assignment.
Thinking back to who you were when you received your acceptance letter, what would you tell her?
You are going to have a good time. Just stay sharp and keep learning!
As Encaenia approaches, do you have any insights you’d like to share for incoming students?
Make sure to hit record when your camera is set up for the interview.
Where do you hope your degree takes you next?
Somewhere between idealism and a steady paycheck.
