I wanted a course that let me get practical experience and understand the international business context while also developing my language ability. That’s why I chose to study International Management and Spanish at the University of Bath.

When I came to visit before applying, I really loved the campus setting. Everything being in one place creates a real sense of community. There are so many incredible facilities too, and there’s something for everyone to get stuck into outside of study time.

The School of Management appealed to me as it's recognised globally as a leader in research and teaching. This means students have the privilege of being taught by leading academics in the field. The new Management building provides a brilliant space to study, learn and socialise.

For my placement, I worked as a Digital Marketing Intern for a small e-commerce company based on the outskirts of Madrid. I translated the Spanish-speaking team's content and distributed it to the English-speaking market. I also managed the English website, updating and uploading product listings.

I have no doubt the nine months of experience I gained through my placement will be invaluable for my future career prospects. The practical exposure to a range of international business skills allowed me to apply the knowledge I gained throughout my studies to a real-life business context. Alongside this, working in Spain was vital for my language development and improved my capabilities for future jobs.

Bath is an incredible city. It has so much history, culture, delicious food and drinks, and it’s very well connected to Bristol, the South West, Wales, and London. It's a brilliant place to live, with lots of things to do and see to keep you busy.

I lived in Oldfield Park throughout my time at university. It’s a very popular area with students, which meant most of my friends lived close by, so socialising with them was really easy.