Speaking Test Part 1

1. Do you work or study?

Currently, I work as a software developer for a tech company. I graduated several years ago.

2. What subject do/ did you study?

I did a computer science degree.

3. Did you enjoy studying it?

Yes, I definitely enjoyed studying it, although at times I felt like the syllabus could have been more practical. It would have been more useful to study the latest types of code and spend less time on theory and maths. It was challenging though. I certainly can’t say I breezed through the course.

4. If you had the chance, would you study something else?

I think I found my calling in computer science, so I don’t want to change fields, but it could help me to brush up on some of the things I learned previously, and there’s always something new to learn in IT too.

5. Do you plan to work in the same field as your subject?

Absolutely, I already work in the field of computer science. To be honest, when I was at university I was hoping to get into game development, and that didn’t happen, but I’m still happy working in my current area.

6. Did you get along with the other students on your course?

Yes, I had pretty good relationships with my coursemates. We had a lot of shared interests so it was easy to make friends. Unfortunately, several of my best friends on the course couldn’t manage the workload and dropped out. We stayed in touch though.

7. Why did you choose your university?

I went for my university because it has a strong reputation in the field of computer science. Importantly, I was able to get a scholarship to study there too as I had passed my school finals with flying colours. That really helped lower the tuition fees.

8. Would you like to do a master’s degree or PhD in the future?

Yes, actually I am thinking about doing a master's degree as it could open doors, especially if I want to emigrate. However, I’m a bit nervous about coping with full time work as well as needing to submit university assignments, especially the dissertation.