See Your Degree Differently: Inside Fanshawe’s Digital Marketing Degree

A degree should prepare you for a career, but how you get there can make all the difference. At Fanshawe, a degree means learning by doing, building industry connections and gaining real-world experience before you graduate. Just ask Joshua Millard, a Digital Marketing degree student who’s putting his skills into practice through real client projects, co-op opportunities and hands-on learning. His experience shows how you can see your degree differently – and your future in a whole new light.
 

Q) What made you choose a Fanshawe degree in Digital Marketing, and how has it lived up to your expectations?
When I started thinking about post-secondary, the most important thing for me was finding a hands-on program that matched my style of learning. I knew Fanshawe’s degree was for me because it was all about learning how to build on my skills using first-hand experience. So far, I’ve gained received one-on-one mentorship from industry experts, received my own clients to work with as part of the program, and even got to compete in a national- level case competition. From start to finish, every aspect of the learning at Fanshawe has been real-world, industry-current, and innovative!

Q) How has the hands-on learning and real-world experience in your program prepared you for your career?
For the marketing program in particular, Fanshawe allows students to substitute some of their classes and instead work for a student-run marketing agency that deals with real clients and budgets to make a real impact. Through this experience and many other live client opportunities, I’ve learned been able to learn how to build a successful campaign from start to finish and truly understand what working in my field looks like. Even entry-level jobs are looking for you to have a few years of experience in your field, and with Fanshawe, I’d say it's possible to get that experience before you even graduate.

Q) Have you had any opportunities to connect with industry professionals or gain experience through placements or co-ops?
Absolutely, I believe think the co-op experiences I had and the connections I made through them were might be the highlight of my experience at Fanshawe. With help from Fanshawe’s career and co-op services, I secured was able to secure a fantastic co-op in my field after my first year here. The same employer welcomed me back for two more co-op terms, and it’s looking like I might have a future with them when I’m done with school.

Q) How do you think your Fanshawe degree is helping you prepare for your career following convocation?
My degree has offered great opportunities to learn not just what the field I was entering looked like, but how to succeed in it. Through Fanshawe, I learned to think innovatively about solving how to solve problems, gained the hands-on experience employers are looking for, and made industry connections that are already helping me advance in my career. 

Joshua’s experience shows what’s possible when a degree goes beyond the classroom. With hands-on learning, industry connections and support from expert faculty, he’s building the skills and confidence to take on his future career. At Fanshawe, a degree is more than a credential; it’s an opportunity to learn differently, gain experience and turn your potential into impact.