Name: Marie Jensen
Degree: Corporate Communications
Home University: Aarhus University, Denmark
When did you study at Northumbria University?
I
studied at Northumbria University in the spring semester 2018.
What subject did you study at Northumbria?
I
studied Fashion Journalism, Mass Communication Industries &
Communications and Content Marketing.
Why did you decide to do Study Abroad?
I
decided to study abroad because I believe that you can learn a lot if you
challenge yourself from time to time. When you’re going to another country to
study you not only gain new academic knowledge but also knowledge about
yourself.
Why did you decide to come to Northumbria
University?
I decided
to come to Northumbria University because I wanted to study in the UK. It’s a
country that has a reputation for a high academic level which was important for
me when I chose the country, I wanted to study in. I chose to apply to Northumbria University
because of its business-focused profile. I’m studying corporate communication
at my home university in Denmark and Northumbria offers subject areas that are
relevant for my education.
What is your favourite memory of being at
Northumbria?
My
favourite memory is all the friends that I made in my time at Northumbria. The
University was very welcoming and helpful which made the start at the
university a lot easier than I thought it would be.
Did you find living in Newcastle expensive?
I
found it cheap to live in Newcastle. There are a lot of student accommodations
with student friendly prices. Furthermore, are there a lot of restaurants with
student discount so you can go out for dinner with your new friends without
spending a lot of money.
How will you use your experience of Studying
Abroad at Northumbria in the future?
My
experience of Studying Abroad at Northumbria has made me more confident
writing and speaking English and I have decided to study a Masters degree
where everything is in English.
What advice would you give to a student who is
thinking of coming to Northumbria to Study Abroad?
My
advice for students who are thinking of coming to Northumbria to Study Abroad
is to look over all the amazing options Northumbria University offers. The
subjects at this university are very creative and gives the student an
opportunity to use the theory in a more creative way.
