Nieve graduated from our marketing course and is now working as a major events and project coordinator at Sunderland AFC.
You have to be passionate about your work to enjoy it.
I’d initially started a degree at a university away from our region, but within a few weeks I realised that I didn’t like it and transferred to Teesside University, in my hometown.
I’ve always enjoyed English and wanted to combine this with something creative.
I had some amazing lecturers who really helped me during the degree and made me think about the career path I wanted to take. I also received support in arranging a placement. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
I really enjoyed working on the live projects, especially with Greggs. I had the chance to present an idea to their marketing team which was an amazing experience. I also enjoyed being involved in the University’s Marketing Clinic, where we got to work with live clients as marketing consultants to local businesses.
Another highlight was completing a placement with Resolution Media and Publishing, and working on the Power of Women campaign, working as their marketing officer for 18 months before moving to my new job.
The University’s facilities are great, especially the library. It is a great space which I found to be extremely helpful in the lead up to deadlines.
I've started a new role as a major events and project coordinator at Sunderland AFC. I’ve worked on concerts such as Beyoncé and Pink and I am really enjoying it.
Take a placement year – it gives you invaluable experience that you don’t learn at university and it puts the theory into practice. Pursuing something that you are really passionate about is so important.