John Goodman

Country: United Kingdom
Sector: Other Industries
Job title: Retired
Subject of study: Islamic Studies
Year of graduation: 2020
Type/Level of study: Post graduate

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Retired

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

Published a book based on my thesis. Now doing various volunteer roles in the Liverpool area.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

Prior to my Ph D, I had spent 30 years working in marketing communications in the UK, Central Europe and for 20 years in East Asia.

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

A deep dive into the lives of Muslim minorities in SE Asia.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

The best University for Islamic Studies.

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Get some experience, no matter how.

 

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