“Asking for help and support is not a sign of weakness, but rather a mark of strength. Not having all the answers is part of the learning process!”

2023 Media and Communication graduate Fiona Brown shares her insight into life at GCU and life after graduating from university.

I chose to study at GCU because…

I’d heard great things through the grapevine about the uni’s media department, and with GCU being right on my doorstep in the heart of Scotland’s biggest media city, it felt like the perfect fit for me.

The most important aspect of my university experience has been…

The guidance and encouragement from lecturers that led me to realising what career path I’d like to follow. The support I received returning to complete my final year after having to take time away from my studies was invaluable and made my last two semesters such an enjoyable experience.

My biggest lesson learned so far is…

Asking for help and support is not a sign of weakness, but rather a mark of strength. Not having all the answers is part of the learning process!

I’m proud to be part of the University for the Common Good because…

Of the way students like myself are supported through grief and mental health related issues, by both faculty and the wider community. To me, it feels symbolic of an overwhelmingly positive shift in the way we speak about and handle these problems.

I get my inspiration from…

The women who have made waves in popular culture and are unapologetically themselves despite backlash or obstacles in their path, including Caitlin Moran, Lizzo and Dylan Mulvaney.

My next steps look like…

Continuing to build up my freelance journalism portfolio while I figure out which route into the industry works best for me.

You are most likely to bump into me…

At a gig.

Thank you to Fiona for sharing her GCU experience, if you would like to share your #GCUGradStory visit: https://bit.ly/3C4zNqY 

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