Donna Goodwin
"Gaining a Masters Degree at Southampton Solent University, and in particular being awarded the Chapel Design and Marketing Prize for Best Full-Time Student, has meant an enormous boost for me both personally and professionally.
"After taking time out from my career to concentrate on my family, the stimulating and challenging experience of studying at Solent has been an excellent way to regain the confidence, knowledge and skills necessary for my return to a full-time career in marketing. I have been able to prove, both to myself and to prospective employers, that I am capable of a high level of achievement.
"The course has a good balance of real-world relevance and academic content, delivered by lecturers who have a high level of professional expertise and commercial experience. Lectures are informative and interesting and are delivered in a relaxed style. The workload is demanding but enjoyable and I particularly enjoyed the Consultancy Project which allows students the opportunity to work with real companies on real projects and provides valuable practical experience.
"Any initial fears that being the 'oldie' on the course might be alienating proved completely unfounded due to the warm support of the other students, lecturers and library staff, all of whom helped to make my time at Solent memorable, rewarding and worthwhile."