The End

Last week I had my final day at AFWA. Leading up to it I thought I would be glad to be finishing up; perhaps it’s an early case of nostalgia but I can honestly say that I am going to miss it. Like most things, my placement wasn’t without its ups and downs but I am so glad I was given the opportunity to do it as I have learnt so much.

My time at AFWA ended on a real highlight, with one of my supervisors taking me out for lunch. This gave me the opportunity to ask a thousand questions about how she got to where she is and my plan for when I graduate. I left the lunch with a great reference and a pep in my step. She even said that she will keep a look out in case she hears of any opportunities that may be suitable for me! It is this experience that makes me glad that we have to complete a placement as I have gained so much more than just skills and knowledge.

Before completing my placement I wasn’t 100% certain of what industry I wanted to go in, but I was fairly sure that I never wanted to work for a not for profit, and definitely not for a charity. I took on a placement there because I knew that it was quite likely that I would end up in that industry at one point or another in my career. Now, at the end of my placement my view has completely changed. I can’t say that working for a charity is my dream job, but should the opportunity ever come my way I doubt that I would turn it down. The work you do is so fulfilling, you can really see the impact you are having. The people at AFWA have had a lot to do with changing my opinion. Everyone is so passionate, and the team is so small that it creates a really positive and friendly work environment; an environment very well suited to me!

I hope everyone has had/is having a wonderful experience like me. All the best with your placements (and that report!)

Nat
Bentley
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