Finanda Rachmaulida Pratiwi

After graduating with a Bachelor of business administration, I worked as a Journalist and Producer for 5 years. During my career journey, I realised that understanding economics and finance was problematic for some people. Those extensive experiences reinforced my goal to build my digital media business, focusing on economics and finance content in 2019. However, first, I must enlarge my digital media and technology knowledge to create a sustainable start-up and stand out in the social network. Loughborough University London offers a range of opportunities to develop my media and digital technology expertise. Pursuing a master's degree at Loughborough University London will allow me to make more valuable connections, gain professional skills, give me an in-depth understanding of my speciality and foster personal development. As a result, I will become a better problem solver and more efficiently tackle complex projects, particularly to develop my start-up business.

 

Why did you decide to study at Loughborough University London? Also, what inspired you to apply for the course that you chose?

Every lecture gives me a new concept to drive my knowledge in digital media, technology, and the creative industry; it encourages me to learn some theories by delving into my perspective through some study case exploration. The teaching method, presentation, and discussion during the class enable me to connect the dots on the importance of utilising new technology in the media industry.

What interesting things are you learning?  Is there a particularly good project/ work that you participated in?

I’m always curious about AI and the metaverse; here, Loughborough University London provides me with some knowledge about those elements. In another module, I learnt how to produce my podcast! Sounds exciting, right? I interviewed people, connected my resources with the module, and transferred it to my own podcast. The assignment empowered me to go beyond and think out of the box to transform what I learnt from the module into appealing work. Moreover, I joined the Student Ambassadors team, which helped me to network and get involved in some exciting events while assisting other students in getting to know the university.

Please tell us about any support that you received from your institute staff

Studying for a Master's in the UK can be challenging because, within one year, I have to research and prepare myself to get a job and find internship opportunities in London. I met senior career consultant Ruth Cherrington to help me with my career path after graduation. She helped me to redesign my CV and cover letter. I could figure out how to advertise myself with my experiences inside and outside the university. She gave me some advice to support my dreams and listen to my challenge, and she was just like a friend who could help me to reach my goals.

What did you think of the social atmosphere on the campus and what was your experience of living in London?

Studying at Loughborough University London gives me a warm-hearted feeling. I can get to know each other quickly within the campus and feel at home. As a postgraduate student, I must focus on my academics without distractions. The university provides me with a quiet and comfortable area to study and socialise with other students. Moreover, if I need to refresh, I can walk with my friends to the Canalside. It is such a perfect combination to focus inside and feel energised when going outside the campus. Living in London also opens many opportunities to network and socialise! I could join some free events and do some voluntary work. London is a diverse city with many good places and tourist attractions that I can explore. Living here for a one-year master's degree would never be boring. The university's location is strategic, and you can go on a one-day trip from London to the countryside.

What piece of advice would you give to prospective students looking to undertake the programme that you studied?

In my short-term plan, I will apply some skills and knowledge during my Master's journey by working in the media and creative industry. Loughborough University London provided me with theoretical and practical aspects to upskill my ability in the creative sectors, especially on how to utilise technology and analyse the market. In the long term, I would focus on increasing my digital media business by engaging in financial education content and developing financial product review websites in Indonesia. Consequently, I could contribute to increasing Indonesian financial literacy and build a digital-savvy ecosystem by transforming complexity into simplicity. As a digital technology institute student, there are a lot of opportunities for me to learn about technology and enhance my expertise in this area that the university offers to support my goals in the future.

What would be the one piece of advice that you would give to prospective students who are interested in studying at Loughborough?

Utilise the opportunity of being Loughborough University London to join Future Space and be involved in as many events as possible. It helps you to gain more networks and enhance your skills. In addition, Loughborough University London provides you with academic materials and allows you to find your path after graduation!