Unforgettable experience – Awoyele, Biodun Martins

Martins, as he is known to us, is a Work Experience student with us via The Romanian American University in Bucharest - originally from Nigeria, Martins is studying Marketing and International Trade and is spending his 3 month placement with us. He has already become an integral part of our team and we all hope he continues to enjoy his time here.

First of all, TTPL gives me more than what I bargained for, I was appointed as a Marketing/Administrative Assistant by the Training Partnership Limited, United Kingdom in my ongoing internship programme and the experiences so far can be described as the prospect appealing and internationalization focus.

Tasks ranging from  support of all the administrative work  like preparing Final reports of our Partners, Source information  from student files to enable accuracy  and Marketing is my Primary task but not limited to that alone.

The first week of arrival seems weird but fun …..That’s culture shock for me but greatly enthusiasm, the staff are very friendly, polite and treats you with great respects. British Culture is worthy of emulation. I admire the spirit of the Teamwork in every bit of my task. TTPL is supportive to my career and I enjoy a challenged world with solution.

Three weeks ago, I was among the policy and decision makers at the Chamber lunch organized by the Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry focusing on the Global economy and the future of the large and small scale businesses in Devon region of the UK. This great event really widens my scope and view on the Global economy trend and its forecast. I also met Mr. Ben Bradshaw (British Member of the Parliament) who is a guest speaker of that day, Thanks for those words of encouragement from Ben and for being a source of inspiration. His mentorship is needed in the 21^st century skills; it is indeed an awesome experience for me.

Student meeting is an ideal place to have fun, exchanging views & thoughts for the upcoming meetings and mentored by the dedicated Staff. I enjoyed the beautiful Cockington Court and   boat trip around Torbay", it was fun and fabulous experience. Yesterday, we had barbecue at llsham green and with ball games too, it was a blissful experience for me to be in the gathering of the greats!!! and where you  feel the true atmosphere of mixed cultures  and mingle with the young people  who are open minded and dynamic in their pursuit and TTPL is ready to listen and provide solution to any of our worries.

British culture is very lovely and in the UK, you always feel like you’re in your country, The beautiful landscape of Devon is excellent, especially towns like Exeter, Torquay, Brixham and Paignton where you see nature in action and its memories cannot be forget in a hurry.

Finally, Thanks to The Training Partnership Limited  and the Romanian American University  for being great partners, bringing theory into practice, innovative ideas and skills that's needed in the 21st Century to help its Students . 

I cannot express how joyful I am to you all rather say...''More power to your elbow’’.