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Fatemah

University of Northampton

Bsc Occupational Therapy

Jambo/Hello! my name is Fatemah, an aspiring occupational therapist from Mombasa, Kenya. I am in my second year of university and eager to see where this path takes me. Whether its pursuing my passions or serving as a part time ambassador, i am fully committed to embracing new experiences and opportunities. I look forward to connecting with you all :)

Jacqui

University of Northampton

Bsc Psychology

I am 50 years of age, originally from Glasgow in Scotland and left school in 1989, with 8 O' Grades (GCSE’s) and 5 Higher (A Levels). Desperate for a new adventure and to start working and earning, I applied for a job in Television Production in London. 
I successfully worked for an independent company in Soho, initially as a Production Runner, progressing finally to Production Manager. I returned to Glasgow for a year, to work for BBC Scotland as Production Manager, before taking time out to travel in 1999. 
I travelled throughout Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and America for 2 years.
On return, I moved to Brighton, East Sussex where I worked for American Express, a lifestyle magazine called Venus, and as a volunteer for the Brighton Unemployed Family project, between 2001 and 2012.
Brighton is where I met my husband and went on to have two children, a girl, and a boy. Ava who is now 15 years old and Lochlan who is 13.

8 years ago, my Husbands job transferred to their other site near Leamington, bringing the family to the midlands. We now live in the village of Weedon, a half-hour drive, west of Northampton. 
Since living in Weedon I have completed 7 years working in primary education. I began working in Special Needs as a 1:1 and in my 5th year at Weedon Primary, I completed an HLTA course through Northampton University, qualifying me to teach years 1 to 6 in primary school.
I have trained in Autism, Attachment Disorder, Dyslexia, Speech, and language among others.  I ran nurture groups and introduced a kinaesthetic approach to a lot of my teaching, after researching its efficacy in primary schools.
During my school career, I have been fascinated by how children learn. Some by doing, others by seeing. I have come to love the continual questions from children and the challenge and adventure of not always knowing the answers.
Throughout my working life, I have loved interacting with people, obsessing over human behaviour and how the mind works and influences decisions. My favourite literature often tackles aspects of psychology and I find it an extremely exciting and alluring subject.
Throughout the lockdown period, it became apparent that I was not fully satisfied with my career and felt I was ready to learn and take on a new challenge. 
My initial thought was to go into Educational Psychology but with more investigation, I decided it was time to move away from education and start something new. My next thought was counselling, which I am still very much keen on exploring and could see a possible future career. As a volunteer in Brighton Unemployed Centre Family Project, I assisted low-income families and homeless people, realising my ability to listen sensitively and offer solace.
Completing a course for the British College of Journalism a few years ago, I gained skills in reporting and analysing as well as fuelling my curiosity in psychology. I wrote articles on social, biological, and cognitive psychology. From a piece on music and memory to another on psychology in pain management. 
Having completed a year of the single honours psychology course I now feel the career direction I want to go into is counselling psychology. I have recently secured a part-time job locally with the group of Northampton psychiatric hospitals (NHFT) and ideally, would love to complete my master's within the NHS but if not I will probably stay at the University of Northampton to complete my master's in counselling.

Juliet

University of Northampton

Msc Project Management (Placement Route)

As a project management master's student, I plan to access the free career support platforms provided by the university to enable me to make good grades, increase my employability skills and enhance my career opportunities in the UK. I am passionate about social impact. Becoming a UON  Changemaker Level 3 professional, Student Union Committee member and a Unibuddy Ambassador has allowed me to interact with different people from different cultures, understand cultures, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and gain career opportunities.  It feels good to experience a welcoming community that promotes inclusion and diversity and appreciates projects that achieve the  UN Goals. 

Katy

University of Northampton

Ba Business Management

Hi, my name is Katy and I’m studying business management specialising in Human Resources. In the future I look to be working as a managing director. I have travelled all over the UK for work purposes and love the atmosphere of Northampton - although I’ll always have my northern roots! I’ve worked at the university in a variety of roles and I look forward to sharing my knowledge with prospective students.

Nadeline

University of Northampton

Bsc Accounting & Finance

Hi! My name is Nadeline and I’m from Indonesia. Aside from being an Accounting & Finance student, I love to dance and have been a part of the UON Dance Team since last year. I also enjoy taking a walk in the outdoors, going to museums, and shopping! I look forward to helping new students as a Unibuddy Ambassador, so feel free to ask me anything!

Pranav

University of Northampton

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

I am from India, the land of culture and diversity and I love trying new things, I have a background in Economics with a minor in Business, I'm now pursuing MBA Finance and plan to gain valuable work experience in the UK.

Amber

Southampton Solent University

BA (Hons) Illustration

Hi I'm Amber! I'm a second year BA (Hons) Illustration student studying at Southampton Solent University. Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding the illustration course. As the art space is shared with the BA (Hons) Fine Art and BA (Hons) Graphic Designs courses, I can also help with enquires in these areas! I look forward to chatting with you!

Becky

Southampton Solent University

BA (Hons) Interior Design Decoration

Hi I’m Becky! I am a third year BA (Hons) Interior Design Decoration mature student. Before university, I studied as an apprentice for two years and then worked in a variety of different places but I eventually decided to go to university. Outside of uni, I love the countryside and I am a big animal lover! In the future I am aiming to work in a interiors company designing kitchens and bathrooms! 

Benjamin

Southampton Solent University

BA (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology

Hi! I’m Benjamin, and I’m currently studying BA (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology at Southampton Solent University.
I’m passionate about design, urban planning, and how architecture shapes our daily lives. I decided to study architecture because I’ve always been fascinated by buildings, spaces, and the way environments can influence people’s experiences. The creative and technical aspects of the field draw me in, and I love the challenge of merging functionality with aesthetics. At Solent, I’m exploring everything from architectural theory to hands-on design projects. We get to work with both traditional and digital tools, and the program offers a great balance of studio work and technical learning. So far, I’ve worked on some exciting projects. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about my course area or Solent generally. 

Bethany

Southampton Solent University

BA (Hons) Media Production

Hi! I’m Beth, a third-year BA (Hons) Media Production student, with a growing focus on marketing. Currently, I work alongside my studies for a few different companies including Southampton Solent University where I run the Content Creators Lab which aims to collaborate and teach other students about marketing. As well as this, I work as a Marketing & Branding Intern at BCFF. After graduation, I hope to become a Marketing Executive. 
One of my main passions is water sports, specifically, I enjoy standup paddle boarding. There are loads of places near Southampton to do it! As well as this, I enjoy rock climbing and bouldering as well as some more simple hobbies such as reading and crocheting. Specifically, I love fantasy novels, and I am a massive Star Wars fan. 

Cesar

Southampton Solent University

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

Hi, I’m Cesar! I’m from Madeira Island, Portugal, and I’m studying BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Southampton Solent University. Moving from Portugal to the UK has been an exciting journey, and I’m here to help new students with any questions about studying at Solent. I look forward to sharing my experiences and supporting you as you start your own university journey!

Ellie

Southampton Solent University

BSc (Hons) Business Management

Hello! I'm Ellie and I'm in my third year studying BSc (Hons) Business Management. I believe that my degree will help me achieve my goals of becoming a successful business owner in the future. I love living in Southampton and the life I’ve built for myself here is amazing! I am an avid gamer who enjoys relaxing games, aswell as a Formula 1 supporter.

Erik

Southampton Solent University

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Hi! I’m Erik, an engineering student at the Southampton Solent University. I have a passion for problem-solving, innovation, and hands-on projects—whether it’s designing a gas mask for my final year project or experimenting with Arduino sensors. I’m also really interested in R&D and hope to work in cutting-edge technology after university.

Outside of engineering, I play electric guitar and love getting involved in music, especially in a live setting. I also enjoy a good cup of tea (honey > sugar, always). If you have any questions about studying engineering, university life, or just want a chat, feel free to reach out!

Gemma

Southampton Solent University

BA (Hons) Sports Journalism

Hello I'm Gemma and I am in my first year at Southampton Solent University studying BA (Hons) Sports Journalism.  

In the future I would love to be working in the press box for my favourite teams and the fact that I can get paid for it excites me so much! 

My start to uni life has been a bit different than normal as I came with a broken knee but have settled in very well and met some of the best people :) 

I would love to share my experience with any new starters and give some advice to help with your journey!!

Hamna

Southampton Solent University

BSc (Hons) Computing

Hello, I’m Hamna and I’m currently in my third year studying BSc (Hons) Computing. I chose to study Computing because I have always been fascinated by how quickly technology is advancing and affecting our environment. I am very passionate about Computing, and studied ICT for my GCSE’s and A levels. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family & friends, going to new places, and doing fun activities together. Furthermore, I am also a Course Representative for Computing as well as a paid Student Ambassador on multiple campaigns at Solent. Feel free to ask me any questions and I am happy to help. I look forward to hearing from you!

Izzie

Southampton Solent University

BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

Hi my name is Izzie! I am currently in my second year of university at Southampton Solent and I am studying BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy. I am eager to learn more about my course each day and advance my knowledge! I previously finished my A levels and wanted to pursue a career in the sports. I love playing hockey and during sixth form I played for my school team and also played for my home town, therefore I decided to carry on playing and now play for the Women's Hockey team here at Solent. It's so interesting to see a different dynamic of playing depending on what teams you are playing for. Outside of sports, I love baking as well as going for long walks in the countryside, to help me relax when I might be feeling stressed. 

Joel

Southampton Solent University

BA (Hons) Education

Hi, I’m Joel and I am in my second-year on the BA (Hons) Education course. I aspire to be a secondary school teacher in the future, teaching the next generation! I previously was on the BA (Hons) Sports Journalism course before moving to education. I love football, supporting Watford FC, and F1, and race and drift on games in my spare time. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. 

Kitty

Southampton Solent University

BSc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance

Hi, I'm Kitty, a first-year BSc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance here at Southampton Solent University. I currently work with the university as a student ambassador as well as being a course representative. As a disabled student, I have my struggles, but the university is amazing at helping in any way they can. Please feel free to ask any questions about the course, life at university, life as a disabled student or anything else.

Leah

Southampton Solent University

LLB Law

Hello I'm Leah and I'm a third year undergraduate studying LLB Law. I've  grown up in the local Southampton area and I am aspiring to have a career in corporate law. I am also the event executive for Solent’s Law Society. I am happy to answer any questions about what it's like to be a law student. 

Maddi

Southampton Solent University

BA (Hons) Criminology

Hi! My name is Maddi and I’m currently in my first-year studying BA (Hons) Criminology. After graduating, I aspire to complete a Masters degree in the same subject! I am part of the Solent Equestrian Society, we meet every Wednesday and ride. In my spare time I enjoy PC gaming, reading and journaling. I’m also a massive fan of Harry Potter and Stranger Things! Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions, I’ll be more than happy to answer! :) 