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Hi my name is Kai, and I'm interested in all sorts of things (like) music, film... anything creative really.

Sussex has been a great place for me to explore my interests and the things I'm passionate about.

I want to create art that's uplifting, inspiring, helps people to look up, and helps people to look forward.

Up with great values and valuable content.

[ON SCREEN TEXT] CHOOSING SUSSEX

I found this degree has been so good that I can tailor it to my interests and passions.

I didn't go down a very traditional route in music, but I was able to explore my interests and to my classical background, I was able to add sound design and music production and even things like filmmaking to some extent.

[ON SCREEN TEXT] STARTING UNI

Starting at university can be quite daunting, but I've learnt that if I stay on top of things, I won't have to be overwhelmed.

There's such good support at Sussex.

There's always an open ear, there's always an open door.

And actually that's been one of my favourite things; the approachability of the staff there to be able to just come and share some work in progress (and) share some ideas I have.

I have never felt that someone's putting me in a box.

There's always a space for you to develop what you're passionate about.

[ON SCREEN TEXT] FAVOURITE THINGS

While I'm studying music, I was able to explore filmmaking, and I've been able to hand in my assignments, but also release those online.

So actually, I've been starting to build a career since I first came to Sussex.

One of the phrases the department of Music used when we first came was 'your career starts today!'

While that can sound daunting, it is a great opportunity with such a good environment with people, equipment and everything you need to make a great start and start developing your online portfolio or your career in any way.

[ON SCREEN TEXT] WHAT’S NEXT?

During my time at Sussex, I've been able to develop a website, an online portfolio, YouTube channel and now I'm starting to connect with people in the industry.

I'm in my final year, but I've already have a connection with an orchestra that's interested in my music, a filmmaker I'm meeting up with and share ideas with.

Life doesn't end at 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ, but it's like a launching pad for many of us.

[ON SCREEN TEXT] MY ADVICE

So I think my advice for you would be come along, have a look, ask some questions, (and) don't be shy.

This is an opportunity for you.

Take it with both hands and make the most of it.