International Business with a Year in Industry
I enjoyed my studies at Kent. Every module gave me an insight or skill that I have found useful in my work.
I was first attracted to Kent because of the campus; it is set in such beautiful surroundings, which suited me more than a built-up campus in the centre of a city. I also liked that you could walk from one side of the campus to the other, and that there were so many activities I could get involved in.
I really enjoyed my studies at Kent; every module gave me an insight or skill that I have found useful in my work. In my first year, we had a module dedicated to teaching us computing software that is relevant to business, which has been invaluable to me now I am working full-time.
The teaching at Kent is fantastic. In my final year, when I was writing my dissertation and deciding what I wanted to do after university, all my lecturers were always accommodating if I wanted some advice. This is not only something that I valued, but is also a great ethos to pass on to any student; that giving your time to someone is probably one of the most valuable things you can do. Teaching staff such as Zita Stone and Steve Robinson help their students to understand the importance of everything they are taught, in a way that is memorable and enjoyable.
Absolutely, I had part-time jobs throughout my degree. In my final year, I worked with the marketing department at Kent Business School to set-up the Kent Business Student Editorial Board, which is still running today. This opportunity gave me great experience that I am grateful for in my working life now.
Before I started my degree I had never really considered marketing as a career option. However, as soon as I started learning about it, I loved the mix of strategy, creativity and communication that working in this area can bring. Kent Business School helped me to find my placement for the year in industry, which was really the starting point for my career.
I am working as a marketing specialist in the oil and gas sector. I enjoy everything about my job; I work for a global company so I get to talk to lots of people every day. I also manage various relationships between the company and external organisations and individuals and manage the company’s marketing strategy, which is an amazing opportunity. I absolutely love what I do.
No, every day is different, which I think makes my job all the more enjoyable. I get involved with lots of different projects across the company, so I get to learn about and contribute to many different areas.
I want to continue learning – in what form I haven’t decided yet.
Studying at Kent gives you a fantastic opportunity to get involved with lots of other things, as well as to get a degree from a respected university. I found that if I wanted to do something the staff at Kent would try and support me in achieving my goals. So, I would say to other students: ‘Find opportunities and take them!
