Skills for success

An arts degree isn’t going to put you on the backfoot in any way. With the creativity they allow in your ability to think, it gives you such a good perspective on the world and your position within it.

 

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I did a joint honours degree as I wanted to keep my options open. This built up a lot of the skill set required for my job now, like being analytical, creative, public speaking, presentations, and sales pitches. 

Both subjects require a lot of analysis, gathering sources, gathering evidence. That’s translated great into my work at the University Radio Nottingham (URN). There’s a lot of skills that I’ve already seen translate into work scenarios. Things like presentations and group posters build up your confidence with public speaking. We’re being given a chance to develop a lot of different skills both through the assessments and the way that we learn.

You have to do your own research. Nobody is going to spoon-feed you. I’ve become very independent and disciplined. It’s a good skill. No matter what career I go into, I don’t need to be watched over. My confidence has grown, too. By doing a subject that I’m good at and passionate about, I’m now much more confident in my everyday life.