The views expressed in these blog posts are solely those of the individual students responsible. They in no way represent the opinions of Aston Students’ Union or Aston University.
Lois
Student Activities Assistant
@ Aston Students’ Union
‘If you aren’t sure about a placement, go for it’
Margarita
Marketing Assistant
@ Aston Students’ Union
‘Prestigious doesn’t mean the best option for YOU’
Chris
Business Development Placement
@ RM Mortgage Solutions
‘Prioritise your interests
and what is going to develop you
as an individual’
Mariana
Customer Service Intern
@ Merck Chemicals B.V, Amsterdam, Netherlands
‘Let your true self out to show itself and shine’
Mario
Product Strategy and Pricing Intern
@ Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
‘Just smile and wave’
Rahma
Marketing Placement
@ Zain, Amman, Jordan
‘Be more creative than the people who work there already. Give them ideas.’
Reema
Ex-president
@ Aston Student’s Union
‘365 Presidential Days’
Summarising the placement year experience
Sabina
Study Placement
@ Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, Portugal
‘I came for food, weather and ocean’
Tristan
Digital Marketing Executive
@ Croud, Shrewsbury
‘When working with others it is all about exceeding expectations but you must also manage them’
