This thesis process began in January 2019 and is finally finished in November 2019. This thesis process has had many different time schedules, and at the end was moved from the spring period to the autumn period. I was fortunate to gain a work placement position over the summer and ended up conducting the thesis project for the same company, FINE.
I was determined to finish the thesis process in November, to be able to graduate on time, in December 2019. I am proud of myself for sticking to the schedule, as this was the first time that I was the only one accountable for the project’s substance and schedule. The biggest challenge was time management, and I have now learned to allocate more time for own projects in the future.
This thesis project has been a great learning experience and I have learned so much about digital marketing. I believe, I have learned a basic understanding of digital
marketing, and will continue to grow own learning by following current trends and the fast-evolving field of digital marketing.
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Appendices
Appendix 1. Interview Questions for Finland International Education