Student stories

I really enjoyed using my Professional Training placement to not only gain an insight into working within the charity sector, but also to actually give back to my community. 

I love how we get to explore so many aspects of the criminal world, not just the typical 'prisons' and how criminals are punished. The Criminology course goes well beyond that; it discusses the why and how for almost every aspect you can imagine, such as treatments, prevention and broader societal impacts.

For anyone considering an internship abroad, I can’t recommend it highly enough. Not only do you get hands-on experience, but you also gain cultural insights that no classroom can offer.

I am hoping to go into the magazine industry as an editor, which is why I believe my role as editor-in-chief of The Stag student magazine is such a great opportunity.

At the end of my first year, I had an amazing opportunity to shadow one of my professors. Being able to observe her conducting research helped me understand that I would like to become a virology researcher.

My placement has helped me grow and I feel more prepared to return in my final year as a well-rounded sports science student, with a stronger skill set and clearer direction for my future.