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.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
The course offered an optional work placement, where I could gain the exposure to the industry I needed, that would set me up for a role after graduating.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I loved my course. I loved the fact it was very hands-on especially the News Days module. And I found that the teachers were very helpful throughout my studies.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.'
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The industry links at Teesside are so valuable in securing your first job out of university – which can be a scary prospect – but if you ask for it the help is there and always willingly given.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
My degree gave me the skills I needed for my career, from problem-solving in Maya to using other software at the university that I later used in my current job.
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 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.