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Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person in general - something that have been said by family, friends, and teachers over the years.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, etc.

This particular incoherence would also occur if I'm put on the spot, i.e asked a question, where my voice would go a bit shaky, I'd go mumbly, and my face would go a red.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety, or would this be more a matter of knuckling these issues with a public speaking coach?

Many thanks

Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person in general - something that have been said by family, friends, and teachers over the years.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, etc.

This particular incoherence would also occur if I'm put on the spot, i.e asked a question, where my voice would go a bit shaky, I'd go mumbly, and my face would go a red.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety, or would this be more a matter of knuckling these issues with a public speaking coach?

Many thanks

Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person in general - something that have been said by family, friends, and teachers over the years.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, etc.

This particular incoherence would also occur if I'm put on the spot, i.e asked a question, where my voice would go a bit shaky, I'd go mumbly, and my face would go a red.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety, or would this be more a matter of knuckling these issues with a public speaking coach?

Many thanks

Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person in general - something that have been said by family, friends, and teachers over the years.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, etc.

This particular incoherence would also occur if I'm put on the spot, i.e asked a question, where my voice would go a bit shaky, I'd go mumbly, and my face would go a red.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety, or would this be more a matter of knuckling these issues with a public speaking coach?

Many thanks

Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person in general - something that have been said by family, friends, and teachers over the years.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, etc.

This particular incoherence would also occur if I'm put on the spot, i.e asked a question, where my voice would go a bit shaky, I'd go mumbly, and my face would go a red.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety, or would this be more a matter of knuckling these issues with a public speaking coach?

Many thanks

Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person in general - something that have been said by family, friends, and teachers over the years.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, etc.

This particular incoherence would also occur if I'm put on the spot, i.e asked a question, where my voice would go a bit shaky, I'd go mumbly, and my face would go a red.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety, or would this be more a matter of knuckling these issues with a public speaking coach?

Many thanks

Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person in general - something that have been said by family, friends, and teachers over the years.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, etc.

This particular incoherence would also occur if I'm put on the spot, i.e asked a question, where my voice would go a bit shaky, I'd go mumbly, and my face would go a red.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety, or would this be more a matter of knuckling these issues with a public speaking coach?

Many thank

Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, or asked a question on the spot. I do know what I want to say, but it just comes across real messy.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to someone for public speaking, or a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety

Many thanks.

Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person in general - something that have been said by family, friends, and teachers over the years.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, etc.

This particular incoherence would also occur if I'm put on the spot, i.e asked a question, where my voice would go a bit shaky, I'd go mumbly, and my face would go a red.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety, or would this be more a matter of knuckling these issues with a public speaking coach?

Many thanks.

Hi all,

I’m 21, currently in college, and from a young age I have always been known as a fairly nervous/anxious person.

There are certain ‘flaws’ that I have noticed with myself, but more so in certain aspects of my communication. I don’t want this to impact a future career, so I want to try to improve this while in college, and while there is the opportunity to do so.

I have no issue with speaking in front of an audience. I have done so for different modules in college, and usually am commended for my speeches through delivery style & engagement. But, this is because I have what I’m going to say memorised, so I know word for word, what exactly I’m going to say, how I’m going to say it, etc. This is also clearly reflected through my written communication.

However, when it comes to social interactions, I do notice there is a big dip in my communication. For instance, if I know I have to go up and talk to someone that I’m not familiar with (conversation, interview, ringing someone), I’ll then nearly have to have what I’m going to say memorised word-for-word as though a script.

There’ll then be other little moments where if I’m talking with someone unfamiliar, I may, sometimes, go a bit shaky / mumbly, and this would apply to if I was taking phone calls, etc.

I really do want to improve on this as I do know in any future career that day-to-day communication whether it be structured or spontaneous is much more important than being able to speak in-front of an audience.

To that extent, would anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Would it be recommended I go to someone for public speaking, or a person who can help with the general nerves / anxiety

Many thanks.

Hi all,

Law undergrad student - just looking for few quick opinions.

Is it worth looking to sit 2-3 FE1s throughout the course of the degree? Wouldn't be intending for this October, but moreso one for the March sitting.

Would it be advised to gradually try sit 1 per sitting, or better to wait it out until end up finishing college?

Many thanks and best wishes,

Hi all,

I'm a 21 year old male, in college, and have been diagnosed with IBS-D in the past six months. I've suffered with IBS for many years throughout my teenage years, and it is now something that still persists to this day. Have a few questions here, sorry now, but if anyone has any recommendations, it would mean a lot!!

My main issue does be with bowel urgency. I was recently on holidays and anytime I ate (despite eating plain food like I would at home), I had to then immediately after eating, use the bathroom. Now, that I'm back at home, this issue is now persisting even eating foods I always ate.

I'm very anxious about this, as I'm going to meet up with friends this week, and I'm fearful that this is going to occur when out. I do be anxious enough about going with friends because of IBS, but now the idea that I may have to use the bathroom immediately whilst eating is making me very anxious.

Has anyone ever dealt with this, or have any advice as to how to now fix this?

Q2:
Over the years, I have always been very reliant on Imodium (Plus) when going out. Initially, I used to take 1mg (half a tablet), and that would block me for a few days. I'd have no issue when going out etc, as it would instantly take effect.

Now, I have to take 3mg (1 and a 1/2) of a tablet, and it is nowhere near effective. I still am passing wind, have some slight urgency a few hours after taking it. I don't mind taking more, but the issue is the tablet makes me feel very bloated. So as a result, I really don't want to take more Imodium, as it means I'll end up throwing out / can't eat, or to that extent, enjoy my time with my friends because of the discomfort Imodium causes me.

I did take a three-week break from Imodium to see if that would 'reset' my tolerance, but it did not unfortunately.

Does anyone have recommendations as to what I should do about this, or anything to counteract the symptoms of Imodium if I increase the dosage? I do need it for going out as it does help with the anxiety.

Q3:
With my recent diagnosis of IBS-D a few months ago, I have been through a hospital system. Initially, I went to a gastroenterologist, and we did 2 stool tests and blood tests. They, based off these tests, said what I have is IBS.

I've been now working with a dietitian the past five months, and have cut so much out of my diet, and still having the same issues that I did have. From this week, I'm now trying the low FODMAP to see if this will have any effect. But again, I'm incredibly doubtful, as essentially what I have been on is somewhat the low FODMAP.

I'm beginning to wonder, would an endoscopy or colonoscopy find something that a stool / blood test wouldn't? As I've been doing this for so long, I'm now beginning to wonder, could this be something else other than IBS and because I did not have an endoscopy, it could be a different thing. Or, would the advice be that since I did a stool / blood test, that confirms, without a doubt, it is IBS.

Sorry now for the comprehensive detail, and all the questions. Just really need in support with this right now

Hi all,

I'm a 21 year old male, in college, and have been diagnosed with IBS-D in the past six months. I've suffered with IBS for many years throughout my teenage years, and it is now something that still persists to this day. Have a few questions here, sorry now, but if anyone has any recommendations, it would mean a lot!!

My main issue does be with bowel urgency. I was recently on holidays and anytime I ate (despite eating plain food like I would at home), I had to then immediately after eating, use the bathroom. Now, that I'm back at home, this issue is now persisting even eating foods I always ate.

I'm very anxious about this, as I'm going to meet up with friends this week, and I'm fearful that this is going to occur when out. I do be anxious enough about going with friends because of IBS, but now the idea that I may have to use the bathroom immediately whilst eating is making me very anxious.

Has anyone ever dealt with this, or have any advice as to how to now fix this?

Q2:
Over the years, I have always been very reliant on Imodium (Plus) when going out. Initially, I used to take 1mg (half a tablet), and that would block me for a few days. I'd have no issue when going out etc, as it would instantly take effect.

Now, I have to take 3mg (1 and a 1/2) of a tablet, and it is nowhere near effective. I still am passing wind, have some slight urgency a few hours after taking it. I don't mind taking more, but the issue is the tablet makes me feel very bloated. So as a result, I really don't want to take more Imodium, as it means I'll end up throwing out / can't eat, or to that extent, enjoy my time with my friends because of the discomfort Imodium causes me.

I did take a three-week break from Imodium to see if that would 'reset' my tolerance, but it did not unfortunately.

Does anyone have recommendations as to what I should do about this, or anything to counteract the symptoms of Imodium if I increase the dosage? I do need it for going out as it does help with the anxiety.

Q3:
With my recent diagnosis of IBS-D a few months ago, I have been through a hospital system. Initially, I went to a gastroenterologist, and we did 2 stool tests and blood tests. They, based off these tests, said what I have is IBS.

I've been now working with a dietitian the past five months, and have cut so much out of my diet, and still having the same issues that I did have. From this week, I'm now trying the low FODMAP to see if this will have any effect. But again, I'm incredibly doubtful, as essentially what I have been on is somewhat the low FODMAP.

I'm beginning to wonder, would an endoscopy or colonoscopy find something that a stool / blood test wouldn't? As I've been doing this for so long, I'm now beginning to wonder, could this be something else other than IBS and because I did not have an endoscopy, it could be a different thing. Or, would the advice be that since I did a stool / blood test, that confirms, without a doubt, it is IBS.

Sorry now for the comprehensive detail, and all the questions. Just really need in support with this right now.

Hi all,

20m, I've been on Hinge now for 2 weeks, and understand that is not a lot of time to make a proper, thorough evaluation.

However, with this, I have had 1 person like me on Hinge, which didn't come too much. I was wondering would a week of Hinge+ make a difference, i.e, is it likely to result in more matches?

I probably wouldn't pay for the month, but would likely pay for week if people found it to be worthwhile - but again, unsure, if a week with it is enough.

Hi all,

20m, I've been on Hinge now for 2 weeks, and understand that is not a lot of time to make a proper, thorough evaluation.

However, with this, I have had 1 person like me on Hinge, which didn't come too much. I was wondering would a week of Hinge+ make a difference, i.e, is it likely to result in more matches?

I probably wouldn't pay for the month, but would likely pay for week if people found it to be worthwhile - but again, unsure, if a week with it is enough.

Hi all,

For context, I'm 21 years old and in college. From a fairly young age, I have been a very anxious person. Anxiety and overthinking takes up a lot of me, and I have noticed that it is beginning, to some extent, impact my communication.

I have no issue going up in-front of a classroom and presenting a topic once I have prepared, i.e, I have the script in my head. I practice and practice, time and time again, so I know how exactly I'm going to conduct myself when I go to the front. I tend to do fairly well in these settings. I do 'over-prepare' for every scenario, but it does always go well. I feel this is because I have the 'script' in my head memorised, and I know nobody can disrupt my flow.

However, when it comes to general communication and conversation, my anxiety skyrockets. If I have to talk to someone 1-on-1, I nearly have to have it 'memorised' what I'm going to say and keep it in my head. Moreso, if I know I have to meet with someone or if I have an interview for a part-time position, I feel as though my mind entirely goes blank. So as a result, I'm trying to memorise full answers, conversations, etc.

I know in these settings I probably appear very awkward, have poor body langauge settings, and probably appear like I severely lack confidence, as I'm trying to remember what I'm trying to say. I also feel then when I'm asked back a question which I haven't 'prepared', I somewhat trip over and mix my words.

As I am in college, I really want to try fix this, as I really don't want it to hinder my career development upon graduation as networking is fairly important in the field I want to go into, and is something I therefore struggle with. To try become more confident in personal-settings, calmer, and more articulate as though I'm presenting. However, I am really unsure as to the best way to approach this. I

Would this be a public speaking coach? Is it someone I should go to for anxiety? Any tips or past experiences on this?

Any support or guidance be much appreciated.

Hi all,

For context, I'm 21 years old and in college. From a fairly young age, I have been a very anxious person. Anxiety and overthinking takes up a lot of me, and I have noticed that it is beginning, to some extent, impact my communication.

I have no issue going up in-front of a classroom and presenting a topic once I have prepared, i.e, I have the script in my head. I practice and practice, time and time again, so I know how exactly I'm going to conduct myself when I go to the front. I tend to do fairly well in these settings. I do 'over-prepare' for every scenario, but it does always go well. I feel this is because I have the 'script' in my head memorised, and I know nobody can disrupt my flow.

However, when it comes to general communication and conversation, my anxiety skyrockets. If I have to talk to someone 1-on-1, I nearly have to have it 'memorised' what I'm going to say and keep it in my head. Moreso, if I know I have to meet with someone or if I have an interview for a part-time position, I feel as though my mind entirely goes blank. So as a result, I'm trying to memorise full answers, conversations, etc.

I know in these settings I probably appear very awkward, have poor body langauge settings, and probably appear like I severely lack confidence, as I'm trying to remember what I'm trying to say. I also feel then when I'm asked back a question which I haven't 'prepared', I somewhat trip over and mix my words.

As I am in college, I really want to try fix this, as I really don't want it to hinder my career development upon graduation as networking is fairly important in the field I want to go into, and is something I therefore struggle with. To try become more confident in personal-settings, calmer, and more articulate as though I'm presenting. However, I am really unsure as to the best way to approach this. I

Would this be a public speaking coach? Is it someone I should go to for anxiety? Any tips or past experiences on this?

Any support or guidance be much appreciated.

Hi all,

I am a 3rd year law student with an interest in politics, IR, and public policy, and much of my experience has been in these areas rather than law. When I finish the degree, I plan to pursue a Master's in Politics or International Relations, provided all is running smoothly!

As I am studying law, I also want to build on skills and qualifications that will stand to me in a future career in politics/IR, such as certificates, courses, or microcredentials. I am happy to pay for these courses, so they do not have to be free.

If anyone has any recommendations for courses or any broader advice on how I can strengthen my profile for a future career in politics during these formative undergraduate years, I would really appreciate it. Can be anything from courses to things I should be taking on/doing - will all be much appreciated! An EU career would be something I aspire to reach.

Hi all,

I am a 3rd year law student with an interest in politics, IR, and public policy, and much of my experience has been in these areas rather than law. When I finish the degree, I plan to pursue a Master's in Politics or International Relations, provided all is running smoothly!

As I am studying law, I also want to build on skills and qualifications that will stand to me in a future career in public policy - such as certificates, courses, or microcredentials. I am happy to pay for these courses, so they do not have to be free.

If anyone has any recommendations for courses or any broader advice on how I can strengthen my profile for a future career during these formative undergraduate years, I would really appreciate it. Can be anything from courses to things I should be taking on/doing - will all be much appreciated!

Hi all,

I am a 3rd year law student with an interest in politics, IR, and public policy, and much of my experience has been in these areas rather than law. When I finish the degree, I plan to pursue a Master's in Politics or International Relations, provided all is running smoothly!

As I am studying law, I also want to build on skills and qualifications that will stand to me in a future career in politics/IR, such as certificates, courses, or microcredentials. I am happy to pay for these courses, so they do not have to be free.

If anyone has any recommendations for courses or any broader advice on how I can strengthen my profile for a future career in politics during these formative undergraduate years, I would really appreciate it. Can be anything from courses to things I should be taking on/doing - will all be much appreciated!