School of Languages Student Profiles
What our students say!
Name: Kristine Berry
Course: MA Translation and Interpreting
Year of Graduation: 2010
Current Occupation: Translation Project Manager
Kristine graduation with a 2:1 in BA Modern Languages with Translation and Interpreting Studies (German and Spanish) from Salford in 2006. After 3 successful years on the Graduate Programme at Aldi, to become an Area Manager she decided it was time to return to Salford on the MA Translating and Interpreting and pursue her desired career in languages.
What do you like about the programme you are studying?
The practical interpreting lectures are by far my favourite aspects of the course, and I do want to pursue a career as an interpreter rather than a translator. The classes were well structured and tips and advice were provided by the lecturers. In addition, we had mock conference events every couple of months to get a feel for what a real conference would be like. I found the interpreting challenging, mentally stimulating and interesting. I also enjoyed the module on Translation Project Management.
What would you recommend to others about the School of Languages?
The facilities at the School of Languages are excellent, and have recently been upgraded. There are plenty of resources and the interpreting booth is first class and really valuable to anyone training to become an interpreter. There is also plenty of software for further practice. The staff are supportive and the whole environment is very friendly and welcoming.
Do you have any comments about the School’s staff (lectures and supervisors)?
As above....there is always someone available to help with queries and the supervision as I write my dissertation is valuable and beneficial. I also knew I had the support of staff for personal crisis’ and at times when things just got too much. Some staff even offered additional 1-to-1 lecturers to go over difficulties/practice interpreting further.
What is your opinion of the School’s facilities (e.g. the Language Resource Centre)?
As above – the best I have seen, and I’d be excited to see what upgrades have taken place over the summer.
Do you have any future plans relating to your career and/or further study?
I ultimately want to be an interpreter for the EU, although this is a long term plan and I will certainly have to spend more time in Germany and Spain before I am up to scratch! I am now enjoying working as a translation project manager at Lloyd International Translation to gather some experience in the industry and be able to combine some of my skills gained at Aldi with my language skills.
Do you have any further comments about the student experience at the School of Languages?
When I decided to return for my MA I didn’t consider any other university – maybe that proves how much I enjoyed my BA and how I knew Salford was the place for me.