Alumni of the Month – Roberta Animashaun
"I came to London more than 10 years ago. I didn’t speak English very well. Previously, I finished secondary school with a specialization in IT and computing. I started to work in a food factory as a production operative but I was a girl with big dreams and I knew that I wanted more and that I could do more.
When I came to London I got married and gave birth to two sons, while I was also working full-time and going to a local college to improve my English. When work became unfeasible, I came up with a plan to improve myself as much as possible while with the kids at home. In 2015 I started at ARUL as in Business and Human Resource Management. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made!
I tried my best, I read hundreds of books, and it was a challenge to understand Academic language. I have gained a lot from these studies: a different perspective of business, managing the employment relationships, human resource development and organization development, etc.
During all 4 years of studies, I was looking after family during the day, and in the night I was studying. I pushed myself not to give up. I motivated many of my friends to start at ARU London as well. They listened to me and have already finished university and are creating their better futures.
I have finished university in 2019 with a 2:1 degree. What is important that I worked hard and extremely improved my skills and knowledge. I am proud of myself.
In June 2019, the next month after finishing my studies, I started to work in a huge American company in London as a Business Office Assistant. That was my goal, to find a big company because in a big company there are more opportunities to grow. After 6 months I joined our company’s HR department. Currently, I am working as an HR Onboarding Officer.
THANK YOU TO ALL ARU STAFF, especially Lectures! They supported and helped a lot during all 4 years of my studies. They have shared their own knowledge and experience which is priceless. Especially thank you to Neil Jones! He is an amazing and charismatic lecturer who followed me during my journey for 3 years in a row.
I wish you all to work hard and, especially now in this uncertain current situation, don’t lose your motivation. One day your studies will be a memory, so make sure that your memories will be happy ones".