Phoebe Cadman

How long have you been a student ambassador for?

Almost three years.

Where are you from?

Middlesbrough.

Why did you want to become a student ambassador?

I applied because I wanted to promote my hometown of Middlesbrough, which I’m extremely passionate about. I was helped by student ambassadors when I attended an open day during college. I decided that if I got a place at Teesside University I would apply to be an ambassador to help the next generation of students.

What sort of work have you been involved with?

I’ve had so many amazing work opportunities as a student ambassador. I’ve helped out at open days, visited primary and secondary schools across the region and I even got to speak about my journey to university in front of the health and care students at my old college.

What’s the best part of your role as an ambassador?

Gaining valuable experience for my future career and working with all my amazing colleagues – it’s like a big student ambassador family!

What would you say to anyone thinking about applying to the ambassador programme?

Just do it! It’s an amazing and valuable experience and it’s also a great way to make new friends at University. The experiences you have as a student ambassador are so varied that your work skills will be relevant to any career path you’re thinking about – no two shifts are the same!