Romy Neale Guasch

Romy graduated in 2022 from the BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics PPE course and is now employed as a trainee accounts assistant.

Since graduating in 2022, I have been employed as an AQA examiner, a teaching assistant, and an assistant tax advisor. I would not have been considered for these roles without my degree.

I am currently employed as a trainee accounts assistant and I am working towards a professional qualification with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Every class was taught with enthusiasm

I went to various universities open days during the application process; and many student ambassadors cited the same reason for choosing their respective universities. It was the same for me, as I walked around the campus at Stirling for the first time - it just felt right. 

Once on the course, the quality of the teaching was excellent. I really felt that my lecturers looked after me. 

Every class was taught with enthusiasm for the subject and respect towards the students. The feedback given on assignments was encouraging and also constructive. Even if I got a high mark, they would tell me exactly how I could improve to get the marks I missed out on. 

I enjoyed being able to specialise in two out of the three subjects from third year onwards, which provided some flexibility to the course. You don’t get to pick extra modules from other courses when you take Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), since your time is already being shared across three subjects. Having the option to focus on your strongest or most enjoyed subjects in your penultimate and final year is fantastic. 

Socialising outside of lessons

Stirling has a very welcoming and inclusive chess club which I would encourage anyone with even a passing interest to check out. Play is generally very casual and it’s a great place to have fun and socialise. I regret not joining the chess club earlier during my time at Stirling. 

Advice to anyone thinking of studying at Stirling

Try to speak to the lecturers who will be teaching your desired subject, and if you have the opportunity to attend a talk given by them, even better.