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Southampton Solent University was recommended by my friends, so I knew I’d like it. The deal breaker was the chance to do Marketing with Event Management – at all the other universities it had been a choice of one or the other - here I got to do both.
"I knew I wanted to do a business subject as they offer varied career opportunities.I researched marketing courses and soon realized it was what I wanted to do. I am glad I did now as I am really enjoying myself.
"University is so much different to college. There you have to work to a set outline, but here you are given a topic and left to interpret it in your own way. Marketing with Events is a really broad subject, there is so much room to explore! At college you get a main text book that takes you through a course, but at university you have to study a variety of texts to gain knowledge of your subject. Plus, the lecturers are experts in their fields – it’s fascinating speaking to them.
"During my time here, I was involved in the university's mentoring scheme, where a local business person comes in and teaches you about the working world. I was lucky enough to be able to shadow my mentor at her work which was a great experience. She’s arranged for me to do work experience at her company which will really boost my CV, which she and I have been working on. She’s really encouraged me to go for what I want.
"There is a great social life being a student. So far, I have had two amazing years with a great set of new friends. I won’t deny that studying is hard work – you’ll be in for a shock if you just come to party – but get a good balance and you will love it. I’d encourage everyone to go university; there is a course out there for everyone. I’m having the best time of my life"
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