What were you doing before your Masters?
Before my Master's I had stumbled into a career in advertising at the content department of Dentsu Creative MENA for 3 years. During that time, I was exposed to the creative department's process and wanted to be a part of that more, but feared making the switch without guidance. I decided I would further my education while learning the history of the industry and crafting a strong portfolio for a role as a creative.
What made you choose 麻豆社区?
Honestly, I think it was the attention to the cohort they were accepting, as well as the understanding of what it means to move countries for an international student like myself. The head of the programme at the time, Roger, was there to answer any questions, and even put me in touch with a previous international student who went through a similar path.
What was the standout moment of your Masters?
While the social part of my year was challenging due to Covid-19, I definitely found that the people I met on the course helped me in my own development. There were many inspiring, motivated people who were kind and always there to help. Surrounding myself with creative inspiring people is always an important thing to me, and I鈥檝e met people on this course who will be friends for life.
What opportunities did a Masters open for you?
Student competitions are a big focus within the advertising industry, and my Masters put a lot of importance on them. The course also has good relations with previous students who work in a variety of agencies and creative spaces, so we always had people coming on to campus to give talks. We also had projects where real agencies would set briefs for us. One of these briefs involved working on a live ad pitch, which my then-creative partner and I won. This resulted in us getting a live television advert before even finishing the course, which was really helpful.
Any advice for anyone thinking of doing a Masters?
It鈥檚 not going to be easy, but that鈥檚 what鈥檚 fun about it. If you are thinking about going for a Masters, do it, but give it your all!