Alumni

Laura Pita Castro

Please tell us about your career path since leaving Northumbria.

When I finished my training I got a job as a Midwife in the Birmingham Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, one of the only two hospitals in the UK to specialise in women's care.

After a year and a half I moved to Spain and worked for the University Hospital of Asturias.

Please tell us about your current job and what it involves.

I work in the Delivery Suite, looking after low and high risk women who come into labour. I support women and their families in this special moment of their lives, and deliver their babies. I also help with baby care and breastfeeding during the first few hours.

What made you choose Northumbria University?

I liked the city and I had heard of the great education Northumbria University provided. When I did my interview, staff and lecturers were kind. I also liked the facilites.

Why did you choose to study in the UK?

I was working in the UK at the time. Midwifery training is of great quality in the UK.

What was your favourite thing about your course and/or Northumbria University?

Lecturers were kind and supportive. They always helped me if I had any problems. My class mates were great.

What societies/activities did you take part in outside of your studies?

The course was very demanding, and I just enjoyed Newcastle and its surroundings during my time off.

How would you describe the city of Newcastle as a place to live and study?

Cold! But Geordies were always welcoming! Also a good amount of different activities available, either day or night (festivals, concerts, bars, theatres, country side, museums...)

In one sentence, sum up your time here at Northumbria.

Simply great! I would like to thank all the members of staff for their kindness and support.

If you have one, please describe a fond or positive memory of your time at Northumbria.

When I first arrived in Newcastle, after working in the South-West of England, I couldn't understand many of my Geordie friends! However, after a few weeks with my class mates I quickly caught the Geordie accent and my friends found it funny that a Spanish girl would speak English with a Geordie accent!