Millie Peacock

This has started to be and continues to be a route for fantastic opportunities that I am able to apply my knowledge and expertise to that I developed whilst at university.

What are you doing now?

Learning Support Work at sacred heart catholic high school.

What was it about Northumbria that made you decide to study here?

It’s fantastic reputation and amazing outcomes for all students.

What was it like studying at Northumbria?

There was a mix of everything lectures seminars and team projects and through Covid this went online.

How connected was your course with industry?

Placements at previous settings that allowed me to determine my route of career. 

If you took on a placement during your course how did you feel this helped you in your career/ with your studies?

A lot it certified where I wanted to take my career.

What was the best thing about your course?

Supportive staff, great friends, fantastic facilities and very helpful guidance. 

Which skills/ knowledge did you learn on your course that you use most now throughout your career?

Communication, problem solving  and team working.

What did you enjoy most about your time at Northumbria University?

Time with friends and learning so much about an area of study that I am so passionate about.

What advice would you give somebody who is thinking of studying at Northumbria?

Enjoy it because it goes so fast.

How would you describe your time at Northumbria in three words?

Unbelievable, extraordinary and fantastic.