I am still unsure on exactly what my career ambitions are, but I know that I would like to get onto a graduate scheme that gives me the opportunity to keep learning, developing skills and travel. I am particularly interested in a career focused on sustainability.
The most exciting opportunity for me was my year abroad, studying in Sweden for one semester and then working in Germany and Taiwan for 3 months each with a global speciality chemicals company. This was a big step outside of my comfort zone but was extremely rewarding. I gained a lot of confidence in my own abilities during this year.
Loughborough holds career and employment fairs, bringing employers and engineering companies to visit the university and students. My placement year has also given me good connections for the future. I most enjoyed my year abroad for my placement. I got to experience completely new cultures and ways of living and learnt a lot about myself and what I am capable of.