As being a second year student. The university and the photography department gives us a lot of opportunities to grow in photography industry. Each year the photography department collaborate with Translink and the National Trust which is a very good way of increasing your portfolio but also if they pick your work you can put that down on your cv as your work being exhibited.
I feel as a student that you only get those chances while being at uni and not that many once you leave uni after wards. It is important to take part in this kind of activites as it will let you build up your contacts and its a good way of getting you name out.
I didnt take part last year as i didnt feel like my work was good enough but this year once the opportunity comes i will be submitting my work or taking part in them.
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