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Tell us about your current role

I look after the recruitment for Sky Creative; Sky’s in-house creative agency and the largest team in Europe. We develop award-winning TV and digital experiences as well as Advertising, Branding, Through the line, Motion and animation, it’s all here, and all created in-house.

What advice would you offer to an applicant who is considering a course at Gray’s or ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½?

Keep an open mind and do what you want to do. Though my parents are super supportive, Uni was never really considered an option on the cards however I ended up being the first person in my family to attend (after initially taking a gap year to save some money).

What advice would you offer to current students on your course?

There’s a huge number of jobs that you probably didn’t even know existed. Make a list of companies that you think you might like to work for and develop your folio in a way that showcases you and your work in places where you might like to live.

Did you undertake a placement during your course?

I took on a placement during 3rd year and did 2 x 6-month internships in Australia. They were great experiences because they led to freelance work and more importantly allowed me to establish connections – I’m still in touch with the senior designer from my first placement and that seems like years ago; you never know what and where these connections can lead to.

What was the best thing about studying at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½?

Probably a cliché but the people – I’m still in touch with my peers and classmates (I actually bumped into someone in London at the weekend who was from the year above who studied on the Fashion & Textiles course). The people and staff from Gray’s had a way of making it all sorts of weird and wonderful. I love being a part of that.

What was the best thing about studying in Aberdeen?

There’s a bit of everything; The beach, the city, the campus being surrounded by gorgeous greenery and just outside of town.

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