Throughout my master’s I was able to improve many skills. However, I think the main skill that I was able to work on during my studies was researching. The many projects I was assigned required extensive research and the ability to comprise that newly acquired knowledge in a limited word count, allowing me to improve on my storytelling and summarisation skills.
Anytime I needed additional information or guidance regarding my future career, university staff was always available to make sure I was pointed towards the right direction and that I was presented with every resource available. For instance, when the thought of a PhD crossed my mind, I was sent an extensive email regarding all opportunities within the university as well as guidance towards the application and funding process. Additionally, I was able to improve my CV and my Cover Letters by following different meetings with the Careers Centre and, thus, gaining new writing skills.
My goal is to work as a Marketing and Communications manager for a luxury fashion brand and I believe that Loughborough University has equipped me with a greater knowledge of the key skills necessary to excel in the fast-paced environment that characterises the fashion industry. I believe the combination of the student community, the nature of assignments and the topics explored in lectures allowed to build upon my time management, organisational, teamworking and social skills as well as my analytical and critical skills which I deem as crucial when operating in an innovative and creative work environment.
My typical day as a student at Loughborough University looked like this:
6.30am Wake Up
7.00am Gym
8.30am Getting ready for the day
9.00am Review the content that was going to be discussed in class
11.00am Morning Lectures
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Afternoon Lectures
4.00pm Library session which comprised of reviewing lecture contents, completing assignments in view of seminars, conducting research useful for essays, etc.
7.00pm Dinner
10.00pm Bedtime