A placement year is a great opportunity to gain practical work experience, build your CV, and explore potential career paths. However, balancing a full-time role with personal life and university commitments can be challenging. During my placement year, I worked…
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Finding a placement can be challenging, but UoW’s Careers and Employability Service are here to support you every step of the way. We recently spoke to Keren Sondi, a Fashion Design student on placement with Chinti & Parker, who shared…
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Finding a placement can be challenging, but UoW’s Careers and Employability Service are here to support you every step of the way. We recently spoke to Keren Sondi, a Fashion Design student on placement with Chinti & Parker, who shared…
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A placement year, sometimes called a ‘sandwich’ year or ‘year in industry’, is a year that typically takes place between your second and third year. It consists of an organised work experience that allows you to gain hands-on experience. There…
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Starting my placement year as a Media & Consumer Insights Intern at Sony felt both exciting and a little intimidating. Working in their Pan-European Marketing Communications team within their European headquarters was a big step, and I knew this experience…
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Breaking the Matrix: My Path as a Young Leader at Westminster Business School. I am Pamindu Thehan Gallehewa, a final-year Business Management undergraduate at the University of Westminster. Currently, I serve as President of both the Westminster Business Forum and…
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My journey as an international student at the University of Westminster began in 2017 when I enrolled in the MA Design for Communication program. But the path started long before landing at Heathrow. From the moment I decided to study…
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Moving to a new country for education can be a daunting yet rewarding experience. For many international students, the UK stands out as a top destination, offering world-renowned institutions and diverse cultural experiences. But what does it take to transition…
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Right after completing my bachelor’s degree in Politics and International Relations at the University of Westminster, I had a great opportunity to intern with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Somalia at the support office in Nairobi, Kenya, thanks to…
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Finding employment after graduation can be a daunting and confusing process. The Careers and Employability Services at UoW works very hard to ensure you have all the support you need to make this journey easier for you. We recently spoke…
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