Leah Russon Watkins – LGBT Foundation

Over the summer, I had the opportunity to participate in an amazing placement experience offered by the university. Placement experience is something highly valued by all workplaces nowadays, so I was eager to undertake one myself. Choosing the Right Placement The placement I undertook with LGBT Foundation stood out to me due to its alignment …

Grace Millward – Nottingham Counselling Service

Throughout my second year, many of my friends had internships lined up for the summer or were going on to do an industrial placement year. I felt like I was at a disadvantage and started to become nervous that I wouldn’t have enough experience to secure a job when I graduate. However, after applying for …

Rozelin Pehlivan – Nottingham Girl’s High School

This summer, I had the opportunity to intern as an archivist at Nottingham Girls’ High School (NGHS), which is celebrating its 150th anniversary. This role was part of the Widening Participation Summer Internship programme and involved working with the school’s extensive archives to highlight its history and notable contributions to education. Initial Expectations vs. Reality …