This is a past event
Ever wondered what you can do with a degree in modern languages? Come along to meet with alumni and friends of the University who now work in Aberdeen, Scotland, and Europe - who will share their experiences and top tips of making the most of your modern languages degree.
STOP PRESS!! A massive thank you to one of our guests for this event, Fiona Woodford from Global Connects, who has agreed to offer a day’s shadowing at their offices in Glasgow for one lucky student, to be taken at mutual convenience in the coming months. Travel funds and meal allowance will be provided. To apply to participate, make sure to come along to the event and add your name to list on Monday evening. The winner will be chosen at random.
Our confirmed speakers are:
- Ellen Minshull, MA Hispanic Studies-Language & Linguistics, 2021, Graduate Trainee (Careers & Employability Service)
- Charlie Audou, MA French-History, 2021, Secondary School Teacher
- Hydayet Saada, French/English/Arabic Translator and Interpreter, International Court of Justice
- Fiona Woodford, Head of Languages, Services and Account Management, Global Connects (joining online)
- Dom Hebblethwaite, Head of Ventures, Chartered Institute of Linguistics (joining online)
- Camille Penman, English Translator at the European Parliament (joining online)
- Dr Maria Sanchez, University of Aberdeen to showcase two UoA Masters programmes in translating and interpreting
- Alyssa Corrao-Bal, MA French Studies, 2017, Partnerships Manager Europe at Partoo
Refreshments will be available: we are grateful to the University's Development Trust Student Experience Fund for providing sponsorship for this event.
- Hosted by
- Careers and Employability Service
- Venue
- New King's 10