I attended meetings of the Postgraduate Board of Studies and Student-Staff Committee as a representative for the MA Professional Translation for European Languages course.I worked as a mouthpiece for students, liaising with staff to find the best way to incorporate feedback into the course and make positive changes for both parties.

I worked part-time during university holidays as an usher, kiosk salesman and staff-trainer in a traditional, independent cinema.I became a popular member of staff among our customer base.The position taught me people skills, organisational skills and the importance of taking pride in your work.

I worked as a playtester for a collection of prototype games, which the Newcastle University School of Modern Languages hopes to integrate into future game-localisation modules.

I worked in a team of native English-speaking classroom assistants for an English Language and Film module. I facilitated discussion with groups of students and aided with lesson planning.The key skills I learned from this are adaptability in regards to varying learning styles and speeds; people skills, teamwork and organisation.