After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
It is one of the best universities in the world for creative industries and will continue to be so. Our lecturers were great at helping us succeed and linking us with industry.
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 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.
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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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 had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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 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.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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 had an amazing time and I've continued to keep a close, personal connection with Teesside University. I am very proud of my roots and very excited to see the future talent the university is going to produce.