My advice to anyone considering a placement would definitely be to just go for it. Confidence in my ability is a real issue for me and I’d been putting off my application for The Walt Disney Company for weeks and weeks as I thought it was a waste of time, and after not hearing back for a few months I thought I’d been proved right. It’s such a shame to think that I could have missed out on all of these invaluable experiences due to my lack of self-confidence.
It is likely that you will not get the first placement that you apply for, however it is so important to use any setbacks constructively and pick yourself back up for the next application.
I also think that at our age it is crucial to grab every opportunity that you can, before and during placement. University students often have a lot of free time which can be utilised so get involved in any volunteer projects or societies that interest you. Not only is it fun, but the more things you have in your application that define and differentiate yourself from others, the more likely you are to stand out.
Leigh graduated from Loughborough University in 2019.