When I was interviewed for my current job in public policy, I was asked how my degree had prepared me for the role.
It made me really think about my academic journey and how my degree had given me credibility as someone who can learn quickly and think about the bigger picture. History enriches your mind and understanding of the world in a way that really helps a career in government or policy.
I’d arrived in Cambridge from Bradford with fairly limited social experience, having never moved school or really stepped outside my comfort zone.
Cambridge taught me how to engage with a huge variety of people, and how to speak my thoughts out loud in a way that's articulate and persuasive. It’s such a key skill in all workplaces.
I come from a family of healthcare professionals so it felt a brave step for me as a 16-year old to choose French and History.
