Flying Start Degree- FS1, Bristol Review

My daily tasks involved a lot of inputting data into preset excel templates where I had to use judgment and my knowledge of accounting standard to judge whether they were accounted for correctly and test them accordingly.

It really deepened my accounting knowledge as everything was put in context. I developed how to speak to clients effectively especially when they can be difficult, but still getting the point across politely.

The placement, relative to the university aspect, was quite enjoyable it destroyed any preexisting fears I had in getting an office job.

I liked aspects of the structure where we had multiple contacts for various issues with the career coach for bigger stuff and a buddy and Flying Start champion for more trivial issues. However, especially being first year, it was a lot easier to learn being in person but we could only stay in Bristol for 2 months. I had to book a hotel at the start of placement as my manager requested me to come in as the job was to complex to explain virtually. Also, even at the end of placement, I believe it would have easier if I could stay there for the whole duration as I could have learned more.

I received as lot of help from career coach, managers, flying start ambassadors and answered any questions I had.

I received a reasonable amount of support during the training phase.

I believe it helps me quite a lot.

There was an away day but no other sports stuff as far as i was aware of.

Yes

It was a great experience

Make sure you make an effort to learn and always ask questions