Life beyond Lancaster Environment Centre
Elliot chose to study at Lancaster University after he fell in love with the campus, with its large collegiate community, and because of LEC’s highly regarded nature as a global institution. Whilst studying, Elliot thoroughly enjoyed the variety of modules undertaken, developing his analytical and communication skills which are fundamental in his current job role, whilst he also enjoyed participating in LUSU’s International Cultural Exchange programme.
Katie enjoy the versatility of her BSc Geography degree scheme at Lancaster, constantly learning new skills from a mix of different modules, which included highlights such as the third year trip to Croatia, a before discovering her passion for transport planning. Whilst at university, Katie was an active member if the Lancaster University Dance Society and would wholly recommend students to join!
Lancaster University’s Faculty of Science and Technology’s internships provided Cara with the experience required for her current job role, whilst the flexibility of courses within LEC allowed Cara to develop a broad range of skills, fully preparing her for current role as a Sustainability Analyst.
Kay was attracted to LEC due to its highly ranked Earth Sciences department, particularly enjoying the plethora of field trips and their interactive nature, whilst Kay’s thesis helped her immensely within her current job role, learning how to carefully manage deadlines and write reports. Additionally, Kay also used her spare time at Lancaster to socialise, and volunteer for Nightline.
Elizabeth has put to use the wide variety of skills that she learned at Lancaster University, which, combined with her passion of exploring, saw her most recently working within a charity based in Hong Kong, before undertaking her masters in Social Anthropology later this year.
Lancaster’s study abroad in North America was a fundamental reason as to why Kristina chose to study at Lancaster. After living in Canada, and then completing her undergraduate degree in Geography, Kristina now works within the waste management sector, utilising the skills gained from her degree at Lancaster.
After being inspired by a module that he undertook, Mathew decided to pursue a career in sustainability, which he now currently does on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, after studying both an undergraduate and a masters degree at Lancaster University.
Michaela has been at Lancaster University in some capacity since 2006, gradually progressing from an initial BSc Geography student, to becoming a lecturer in organisational health and wellbeing at the university, putting good use to the academic knowledge gained throughout her time spent at the university.
A third year module which looked at the issues and development of cities overtime inspired Benjamin to pursue a career in planning, and after graduate a MSc at Cardiff University, Benjamin is now doing exactly that.
Emma’s experience of GIS and hydrology modules undertaken at Lancaster University prepared her excellently for her current career as a flood mapper for an environmental consulting.
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