2012
"Southampton Solent University was the most welcoming of all the universities I had visited. I wanted to complete my higher education somewhere on the South coast of England with an easy commute from my home town in Hertfordshire, so Solent really appealed to me.
"The Marketing Management degree course combines the fascinating discipline of marketing with management studies that are invaluable in the work place. I was particularly drawn to the Tourism option unit and thoroughly enjoyed it.
"Just like students the world over, I’m sure, I have enjoyed the socialising aspect of university life and I have gained some really good friends! I’ve also learned a lot about myself and grown more independent which I feel has prepared me for the future.
"This year, I participated in a fun marketing weekend simulation called MarkStrat; this was a learning curve for us all and it was both entertaining and helpful to get a direct experience and understand that business decisions need to be considered in a strategic manner to avoid disastrous consequences. We all enjoyed it and it all got rather competitive between us!
"I would highly recommend the BA (Hons) Marketing Management. Now I have completed my degree I’ve started to apply for full time roles as I’d like to save some money to hopefully go travelling for a while before settling down.
"From my experience Solent is welcoming and very student orientated. My lecturers have all been helpful and approachable and as a whole the University has a very good support network. Southampton is a nice place to come to university, it’s centrally located, there are lots of activities, bars and clubs and a great shopping centre.