There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
The thing I loved most about my time on the course was how I was able to really concentrate on developing the skills that I felt would help me progress into a future career.
I had a lot of support from the placement and careers service. They often ran lectures on tips for CVs, interviews and networking sites such as LinkedIn.
I now work as a nuclear defence manager for the Ministry of Defence, where I facilitate the production, design and maintenance of the current and future development of nuclear reactors
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
I now work for a well-respected Solicitors as a Human Resources Coordinator and feel that going to University has been the best decision I have ever made.
The course offered value for money – it’s got me where I am today, and without it I would not have been able to benefit from these fantastic opportunities.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
When I go to new studios I always know people through the connections I made at Animex - it's definitely made me feel at home in the industry.
I heard that Teesside was one of the best places to study visual effects so I visited an open day and that made my mind up.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
My time at Teesside made me more confident in my work. It got me started with my contact network, which has been invaluable in the process of getting to where I am now.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
I’ve made great connections for the future which is important in this industry. It’s helped me by opening my eyes to the opportunities there are.
Since I’ve graduated I’ve worked at Amazon, Duco and Snap Inc – the company that owns Snapchat. I’ve been able to apply what I learned at Teesside University to each job.'
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
I would recommend Teesside. The course developed me a lot as a person technically and personally. The lecturers are all friendly and always happy to help out, and of course the area is great for nightlife.
When I looked at different universities, Teesside stood out for the quality of its animation work and the number of graduates working in well-known studios.