Cranfield University… an experience of a lifetime
16/05/2019
I moved to Cranfield in September 2018 and when I first arrived, I was extremely overwhelmed. I instantly recognised that I was surrounded by people who had so much knowledge on a topic I knew little about. However, I soon came to realise that being surrounded by such amazing people, only benefited me throughout my time at Cranfield and contributed to the incredible year I had ahead, both socially and academically. It felt different to any other university, it felt more like a community.
The campus layout seemed like a little town, rather than student accommodation and the staff make you feel very comfortable and are there for you whenever you need them. They truly made it feel like a home away from home. I could not have asked for a better environment to study what I love!
The courses at Cranfield are extremely hands on which make for a much easier transition from student life into industry. The modules allow you to learn a topic and then apply it to a real-life scenario. Most of the projects, for both the group projects and thesis projects, are sponsored by external clients, allowing you to gain real world experience in working in the industry you are learning about. I worked on projects for Natural England and Heathrow Airports Environmental team, where I developed skills in client engagement and professionalism, that weren’t really necessary as a student.
My favourite part of the course was definitely the group project. It allowed me to bond with my course mates (as well as my mentors) and lead to making friends for life. Even though the University itself is based in the UK, the student base is very culturally diverse, giving you the opportunity to learn about different countries and make friends for life all around the world!
Cranfield University’s reputation precedes itself and is well-respected in the water industry throughout the entire UK. It will always hold a special place in my heart and I am eternally grateful for the opportunities it has given me to progress in my dream career… it truly was an experience of a lifetime!
Categories & Tags:
Leave a comment on this post:
You might also like…
Meet the Cranfield alumna named among sustainability’s brightest rising stars
For Julia Anukam, working in sustainability is about being part of the solution. A conscious consumer and long-time vegan, she found her true calling after a re-evaluation of her career priorities during the Covid-19 ...
We need a million engineers who understand accessibility
…and we are, mostly, starting from zero. This arresting, attention-grabbing line was said to me only last month, in a busy London canteen. Who said it, where we were, are and what they said - ...
Cranfield apprentices named among sustainability’s brightest rising stars
Two Cranfield University apprentices have been recognised for their drive, determination and potential to lead the UK towards a more sustainable future. Julia Anukam and Lucie Rowley feature in the prestigious edie 30 Under ...
A Global Perspective: My Cranfield experience in air transport management
Hello, I’m Sudheshna Satya Prakash, an Indian student studying an MSc in Air Transport Management. After meeting Dame Karen Holford, the Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield in India, my family ...
A Colombian in Cranfield: My journey through aerospace materials
Hi everyone! I’m Mateo Duarte Garcia, an international student from Colombia who recently completed the MSc in Aerospace Materials programme at Cranfield University. Cranfield has been a dream of mine since ...
Researching a market or industry?
We've been running some lunchtime sessions recently on researching markets and industries. Here's a quick a recap for those who took part or a brief introduction for anyone who missed the session. If you need ...