I completed what is known as a 6+6 placement during my third year, so I did a placement at Verizon for 6 months before going to Canada and studying in Montreal for the second semester.
The placement I had at Verizon was invaluable. I saw personal growth, especially in time management, organisation and presentation skills. I was given real responsibility and felt I was a valued member of the team.
The degree is very broad and flexible which allows you to venture into many different career paths. As you progress through the course, you have more opportunities to tailor your degree and choose modules which you are most passionate about. In the future I hope to either start my own franchise or to return to my placement company in a sales role. I feel my degree has equipped me with all the skills I need to enter the business world.