I remember my time as a Physics student at the University of Warwick fondly, not least because of the engaging teaching and guidance provided to me through my lecturers and mentors, but also through the many social and sports clubs available at Warwick of which I was a part. I was a member of the University Big Band honing my skills as a saxophone player where I have met friends for life. Highlights at Warwick for me include sitting on the band executive committee in my final year, organising gigs and tours for the band which helped me to grow my teamworking skills, and conducting research in my final year project looking at the interaction of light and copper nanoparticles! I was fortunate to be able to use some of the really high-tech equipment in the department to achieve my project goals.

The Physics careers staff also helped me to prepare for interviews as I moved into the working world. The staff were able to assist me with the presentation and content of my CV which I believe greatly helped my application to stand out from the crowd. Today, I work as an aerospace engineer, which I achieved in part thanks to the numerical, social, and organisational skills developed at Warwick, both in the Physics department and from the University as a whole.