I was keen to pursue a career in the fashion industry but I appreciate it can be highly competitive, so I wanted a course that combined practical skills development with real-world experience. Loughborough offers this through its course content and the opportunity to undertake an industry placement. Prior to my placement, I received strong support in developing my portfolio, along with guidance on applications and CVs from tutors, which helped me secure placements at Varley Clothing as an Activewear Design Intern and Victoria Beckham Ltd as a Product Development Intern.