Zimbabwean Nadine Mashingaidze graduated from BSc (Hons) Business Management (Leadership and HR) in 2016 and MA Human Resource Management in 2018, before moving into a role as HR Manager at GA Solicitors in Â鶹´«Ã½.
Nadine's achievements were recognised at the 2018 Student Employee of the Year Awards where she won the 'Step Up to Leadership Off Campus' award.
When I arrived in Â鶹´«Ã½, I wanted to study hospitality and tourism which I did for two years however, before going into my final year, I decided the course was not challenging enough for me and I changed and studied business management (fast track option).
I then decided to study my masters with Â鶹´«Ã½ as the HR course is accredited by the CIPD of which I am now an associate member.
I received a scholarship for my master’s degree which allowed me to get money off my tuition fees. I was working while studying part-time and now that I am done with university I work full time in a role I absolutely love.Studying at Â鶹´«Ã½ opened my mind up to the opportunities available.
I thought with my degree I could only stay in a specific field however I was able to branch out and receive career guidance and understand that I don’t have to be so boxed and confined when looking for a job.
“I adjusted to living and studying in the UK quite quickly, I have always been an independent and driven individual so I was excited to be here and explore a culture different from mine.
My favourite memory would be the day I graduated from my undergraduate degree. There is no better feeling than celebrating a day with your friends and family on something that you were able to achieve alone.â€
