Silvia Puig Saltor
MSc Sport Management
Spain
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Silvia's Story
Passionate about sports, Silvia Puig Saltor set her sights on studying towards a Masters degree after completing an undergraduate course at the University of Barcelona.
¡°I wanted to study abroad in an English speaking country and there were a few reasons I chose °®Âþµº: it is highly ranked in sports related courses; is Scotland¡¯s University for Sporting Excellence; and is international, with more than 120 different nationalities on campus. In addition, I was really interested in all of the modules on the MSc Sport Management course.¡±
The stunning campus and the University¡¯s facilities were also a huge attraction for Silvia, who added: ¡°I love °®Âþµº¡¯s location ¨C close to other Scottish cities and to the beautiful Scottish landscapes!¡±
Silvia¡¯s course provided the opportunity of two internships ¨C one with Commonwealth Games Scotland and another with Scottish Gymnastics ¨C and the chance to hear from sports industry experts. Reflecting on the internships, she said: ¡°I learned lots about sports events planning and management and they helped me gain more confidence in a real working environment.¡±
Away from her studies, the 23-year-old enjoyed participating in the Dance Club, learning about Scottish culture, and visiting Glencoe, the Isle of Skye and Inverness ¨C but she especially enjoyed being part of the University¡¯s Volunteer Zambia programme, working in communities around Lusaka to help improve children¡¯s lives through sport.
¡°My time at °®Âþµº was enjoyable, fruitful and unforgettable,¡± Silvia added.