Student blog
Our students share what it’s like to study at the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary, and how it’s helped shape their futures.
Spreadsheets & Soundtracks: A Year in Industry with Universal Music
23 November 2023
Yvonne, a BSc Economics and Finance student at Queen Mary University of London, took her passion for numbers into the heart of the music industry during her Year in Industry. Spending 12 months as a Global Financial Planning and Analysis Intern at Universal Music Group, she gained hands-on experience in corporate finance while working alongside some of the biggest names in the business. In this blog, Yvonne shares what it was like to work at a global entertainment company, the skills she developed, and how the placement shaped her career ambitions.
From Mile End to Malibu: Jasmine’s Year Abroad at UCLA
20 July 2023
In this blog, Jasmine, a BSc Economics student at Queen Mary, shares her experience spending a year abroad at UCLA. From navigating a new academic system to soaking up California’s vibrant culture, Jasmine reflects on what she learned—both inside and outside the classroom—and how the experience shaped her personal and academic growth.
A Year Abroad at Miami University: An Economics and Politics Perspective
1 August 2022
Rohil, a BSc Economics and Politics student at Queen Mary University of London, spent a transformative year abroad studying at Miami University in Ohio, USA. Immersed in a new academic environment and a different political culture, Rohil explored American campus life, made lifelong friendships, and gained a fresh perspective on international economics and politics. In this blog, he reflects on the personal and academic impact of his year abroad—and why he recommends the experience to other students considering it.