The MA programme in English literary studies was one of the most enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding learning experiences in my life. It broadened my horizons with a wide variety of exciting modules while allowing me to locate and pursue my own research interest, which eventually led me to a PhD in English Literature funded by the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council at the University of York. The Department has specialists in different niche areas of literature, and everyone in my cohort was always keen to offer fascinating insights. Together, they made a vibrant community for literary studies. There was never a dull day between a stroll through the Western canon, Shakespeare in performance, the Gothic literary world, and everything else that we got to explore.