1st Place - Aneeqa Hussain, BSc Midwifery Studies (Tanzania)

The most important thing I have learnt is to be in the present and enjoy every second because experiences like this are once in a lifetime opportunity. And I sure salvaged every moment. There is always a window of opportunity to learn new skills and I hope I inspire other students to go on an elective placement abroad as it can be life changing. I plan to work abroad when I qualify as a midwife, as experiences are the key to moving forward in this ever-evolving society

2nd Place - Nabeel Zafar, BSc International Business and Management (Spain)

I believe that studying abroad in Valencia for the year will have expanded my future career prospects as I have learnt to become self-reliant. I have understood the importance of being able to communicate effectively in another language which is increasingly valuable. I have had to adapt to completely different food, currency and traditions allowing myself to become culturally and self-aware. I believe all of these aspects together have allowed myself to show my own leadership with confidence and mental strength.

3rd Place - Rezwana Akhtar, MPharm (China)

I enjoyed every moment and made lasting memories and friends. In terms of my career, I really feel like I have made myself more available to a greater range of career opportunities. The skills gained in a working environment so different to the UK, push you to learn things at a faster pace and solidify these at a greater depth. I am now excited to implement these in the next opportunity I take.

4th Place - Maiko Shimizu, MA Peace, Conflict and Development (The Gambia)

I realized that smiling is one of the crucial keys for peace building. Since having studying about the peace in the university of Bradford, I still have not found an answer; What is peace? However, when I went to a village with studying group in the Gambia, some people started to communicate with local people including children, I thought this is showing peace.

5th Place - Hannah Mitchell, MChem Chemistry (Germany)

Doing my master’s in this university has allowed me to use a range of equipment that Bradford does not have. Using such equipment and doing complex experiments has improved my analytical and laboratory skills vastly. Working in such a robust lab has also taught me a how Research Assistant works, which is the profession that I want to work in. Without the experience of Erasmus, I would not have known what is required of me to do such a role. Doing something completely out of character has improved my confidence and social skills.