Things I've Learnt...

I always find the retrospective, 'what have you learnt about yourself' thing a bit cringey, but here goes...
I really have learnt a lot about myself this year and I think if you get the chance to do an industrial placement whilst at uni, wherever in the world you choose to take it, you'll learn a lot about yourself too. I know everyone expects a placement to be a massive learning curve, and it really is, but I think it's hard to fully appreciate how beneficial it is until you've experienced it. There's a lot to be said for those 'life skills' your tutors keep harping on about and a work placement is a great, hands-on way to develop them.
So here are the things I've learnt about myself during this year on placement:

• Meeting new people is scary, but what's the worst that can happen? Get yourself out there - the connections you'll make will be worth it!



• Working under pressure can be tough and there have been times when I've struggled - but I've pulled through!

And I can now do a lot more than I used to!

• I can confidently speak to people I don't know


• I can just pick up the phone and speak to random strangers (a.k.a. the Lovely Journalists)



• I can organise myself well and I know how to prioritise


• I work really well in a team and know how to cooperate and help others


• I can touch-type


• I am innovative and can come up with solutions to benefit the team I am working with


• I have become a lot more confident and make a great Panasonic UK representative at events :)

Plus many more! Very odd to write down my strengths, though - cringe!

Looking back at this year, I've been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to do so many amazing things. The award ceremonies, networking with journalists, Panasonic's annual Convention, product launches, landing great coverage for our products and being part of the fantastic KWN programme - I have had an absolute blast. My team have been beyond lovely as well and I honestly don't believe my experience of working for Panasonic would have been so much fun without them.

A massive THANK YOU to the PR Team for everything! x

Being on placement with the other students as well has been brilliant - it's been like being part of a funny little family! Everyone's a bit bonkers, but we've got on like a house on fire. There's certainly never been a dull moment!

If you're thinking of doing a placement and want a completely unforgettable year (for all the right reasons), I'd certainly recommend Panasonic as a company to work for!