Student Stories

Student Stories

Shazad Hussain – NCTJ

19 January 2022

Whilst studying for a BA in English Literature at university, Shazad Hussain knew that he wanted to become a journalist so, after completing his degree, he enrolled for the journalism NCTJ Level 3 diploma at college.  Shazad, ...

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Luca Andrei Mardare – A Levels

18 January 2022

Luca Andrei Mardare came to college to do A-levels to give him the qualification he needs to go to university and pursue a career in the medical field.  Luca, who is studying for A-levels in biology, chemistry and psychology,...

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Josh Molloy – performing arts

18 January 2022

“I started performing when I was 14 and instantly knew that it was what I wanted to do,” said 17-year-old Josh Molloy who is studying for the Level 3 diploma in performing arts.  Josh added: “I feel that I fit more i...

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Matthew Pringle – public services

17 January 2022

For Matthew Pringle, a promising career as a performer was badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic.  Having attended stage school from the age of 16, performed alongside celebrities and worked with top choreographers, h...

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Francesca Price – NCTJ

17 January 2022

Whilst working at BBC Radio Shropshire, 25-year-old Francesca Price was advised by her News Editor to sign up for the Journalism NCTJ Level 3 Diploma to enable her to progress in her career in local radio.   France...

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Daisy Cole – NCTJ

17 January 2022

“It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done!” said 25-year-old Daisy Cole who completed the Journalism NCTJ Level 3 diploma in 2019.  Daisy added: “I was interested in journalism and eventually wanted to work for ma...

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Jaswinder Dhadra – Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

12 January 2022

43-year-old Jaswinder Dhadra enrolled for the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care to progress in her career and, as well as getting a new job, is now completing a ‘top-up’ course at the University of Wolverhampton ...

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Jessica Dodd – hairdressing

12 January 2022

“I’ve always loved hairdressing and I thought that if I did it as a career I’d always enjoy my job!” said 18-year-old Jessica Dodd, who started on the Level 1 diploma, progressed to Level 2 and is now studying for the ...

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Stephanie Hansell – Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

12 January 2022

The course teaches you things you never even knew about and makes you look at things from a different perspective in work life, personal life and much more!” said 32-year-old Stephanie Hansell who has recently competed the Foun...

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Mercedes Banks – professional cookery

12 January 2022

“I want to be a chef and I’m learning the skills I need for the future,” says 17-year-old Mercedes Banks who is studying for the Level 2 diploma in professional cookery.  Mercedes added: “I’ve always been interested ...

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Hardeep Singh Dhadwal – creative media

12 January 2022

“This course has had a huge impact on my future career and becoming a sports journalist is my number one ambition,” said 20-year-old Harpreet Singh Dhadwal who is studying for the two-year level 3 extended diploma in tv, film ...

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Elle Roberts – business

12 January 2022

18-year-old Elle Roberts took the first steps to a future career in human resources (HR) by enrolling for the Level 3 foundation diploma in business in 2020 and progressing to the Level 3 extended diploma this academic year.  ...