Aysha, Business and Enterprise Management

'My biggest successes have been submitting two competition entries and receiving requests for bespoke poetry. I have also successfully collaborated with an artist to create two Christmas card designs. Being shortlisted for the Santander Breakthrough awards was also a great experience.'

Mitota, Digital Media Management

'My biggest achievement is business skills. One of the most challenging aspects has been balancing the demands of the placement with the responsibilities of motherhood. Moving forward, I am eager to apply all the knowledge and skills I have acquired during this time to my business and future career endeavours. This experience has equipped me with the confidence and tools necessary to succeed in my professional journey.'

Chris, Product Design 

'With the funding available, I used a small amount to buy myself a drawing tablet that connected to my laptop and a docking station to connect multiple monitors to my laptop, which improved my workspace when working on multiple apps at once. At the end of my placement journey, I'm very happy with how I have spent my year, and it has really helped me prepare mentally for my final year at university and what the design industry is like.'

Billy, Film and TV Production

'My biggest success on this placement has been getting my internship at a studio in Derby. I am sad that the placement is ending but at the same time I am very excited to keep developed our business and my own brand beyond the end of this year. My plan is to keep developing my skills and to keep in touch with the people I have met over placement.'

Eden, Illustration

'Over my time on this placement, I have opened an Etsy store, aided in the creation of a craft market society, and helped form ‘Curiosities Incorporated’, a collaborative venture for art markets. As my placement journey comes to a close, I feel accomplished in my business. I’ve made clear progress in my professional and personal life, and overall feel better prepared to proceed with my final year of study.'

Kenneth, Mechanical Engineering

'My biggest success is to have learnt some basics of the design software that were essential for my business. I am happy that I was able to try and test a few samples and check the costs, shipping times and quality, considering these factors helped me to launch my first products.
I plan to continue my sportwear business idea until final year.'

Khadina, Business Enterprise and Management