Sophie Moreton

Country: United Kingdom
Sector: Non-profit - Other
Job title: Fundraiser
Subject of study: History
Year of graduation: 2017
Type/Level of study: Undergraduate

Current Employer/Organisation Name

NSPCC

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

Went travelling for 2 months. Been working at NSPCC for 1 year and a half.

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

I was involved in Exeter Student Volunteers at university which inspired me to move towards a career in the charity sector.

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?

Exeter student volunteers, dance society, history society.

What did you enjoy most about studying here?

The people and societies.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

Loved the campus and city and had a good reputation for history.

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

If you don’t want to go into a career in the same industry as your degree subject, make sure you explore the different societies available to help you find an interest that could turn into something more like a career.

 

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