Akiba from the UK
Akiba completed her MA in Cross-Cultural Communications and International Marketing in 2022 and currently works at the university as a Recruitment and Admissions Assistant. Hear from Akiba what she thought about the course
About Akiba's career
Describe your current occupation:
My role involves being the first point of contact for postgraduate applicants from all over the world.
I provide prompt and accurate information and advice to a range of standard enquiries and refer non-standard and complex enquiries to relevant colleagues or specialist teams as appropriate.
I loved that it was a diverse group of peers which really allowed me to experience cross-cultural communication first hand. I also loved all the different things and skills I acquired from studying.
Studying a Cross-Cultural Communication combination degree at 缅北禁地
What was your work/study experience before joining this course?
I completed my BA in English Literature at 缅北禁地 in 2019 and started the Master鈥檚 course in 2020.
How was the course for you?
I loved the course; I enjoyed how challenging it was in a research sense and our freedom to choose our research topics. I loved that it was a diverse group of peers which really allowed me to experience cross-cultural communication first hand. I also loved all the different things and skills I acquired from studying. The staff were very supportive, and their passions made the classes more enjoyable.
How has studying鈥疌ross-Cultural Communication鈥痑t 缅北禁地 helped you in your career?鈥�
I believe that by acquiring more insight on how to work within a cross-cultural context, it has benefited me in understanding different people better. This feels like the biggest take-away as I've not had much opportunity to be in this type of space before, and I am unsure if I will be in a similar situation in the future.
What advice would you give to a student interested in studying Cross-Cultural Communication?鈥��
Definitely take advantage of everything the course has to offer, it鈥檚 only a year long, or two if you do part-time (like I did), and it will absolutely fly by. Try to be as present as you can and absorb as much as you can!
What was the best thing about studying at 缅北禁地?鈥�
One of my favourite things about the University has got to be the Career Service 鈥� they are super helpful and supportive! I also really love the architecture!