Have you ever taken the time to think about the considerable investment you are making by choosing to study at university? We’re not just talking about the money (although we know that’s significant) – it’s also the time, energy and effort that you are putting into your degree.
We want you to focus on really maximising that investment, and make some choices which will help you get the most out of your time here at UWE.
Start planning and preparing for your future now, so you’re ready to hit the ground running after graduation.
It’s worth remembering that life as a UWE Bristol student gives you access to a huge range of support services and opportunities and it’s worth making the most of these. You’ve already paid for it, so take advantage of it!
- Careers and Enterprise – Make the most of our free support service. Your time at uni will fly by, and you want to be in the best possible position when you graduate.
- Start your Personalised Career Plan – Fill in a short questionnaire so you can receive tailored careers info, resources and events to help you start planning for your future.
- Look at LinkedIn courses – these are free for UWE Bristol students and are a great way of building your skills and enhancing your CV.
- Work experience and placements – Get first-hand experience to help you work out what career path you want to follow.
- Why not travel abroad? – Global experiences are a great way to expand your horizons, meet new people and develop skills you didn’t even know about.
- Use social media – Follow @UWECareers on Instagram to find out the latest updates on events, employer drop-ins and workshops.
- Innovation and enterprise – Thinking about starting your own business? Get advice and support to develop your enterprise skills.
- Volunteering – Use your talents and skills to give something back.
- Thinking about your CV? – Start thinking about your future by taking on roles and responsibilities which will not only help you develop and grow, but also look great on your CV. Looking to becoming a student rep, a student ambassador or joining the student consultation panel.
Hopefully all that info has given you something to think about. Remember, you only get out of something what you put in (it sounds like a cliche, but it’s so true).
You’ve made a huge investment to be here – make the most of it!