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Daniel’s story

Â鶹ӳ»­ encourages academic freedom, diversity, openness and kindness – principles that really resonate with me.” Daniel Ngg Cho
Human Resource Management MSc
Chevening Scholar

‘Growing up in Samoa, I thought my future was in accounting and economics, but in my first year of university, there was a big scandal where many labourers were unfairly dismissed by their employer. Seeing so many people treated so badly really moved me, and catalysed my interest in pursuing a subject that was more people-centric.

After completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in finance and photography before moving into consumer protection. As I considered the next step in my career, I was drawn to human resource (HR) management because it felt like a field underpinned by transparency, diversity and accountability.

I then applied for a Masters at Â鶹ӳ»­ through the Chevening Scholarship programme after several friends told me about the amazing experiences they’d had in the UK: from the rich cultures they’d experienced to the beautiful architecture. I wanted to engage with global cultures and ideas, so it felt like a good opportunity. Â鶹ӳ»­ encourages academic freedom, diversity, openness and kindness – principles that really resonate with me.

The faculty of the Â鶹ӳ»­ Business School are also really impressive as they’re as passionate about standing up to injustice as I am. It’s humbling to know my tutors have so many accolades but are open to being approached by anyone who cares about their subject – there’s no hierarchy. They encourage you to think outside the box, and to become part of the conversation.

My experience at Â鶹ӳ»­ has exposed me to so many new concepts, and fundamentally changed the way I think. Ultimately, I want to take everything I’ve learned and make a difference by bringing people and wellbeing back to the centre of organisations. Taking care of your people means they’ll take care of your business – it’s the law of reciprocity.’

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