Meet our adult learners
What do our adult learners think?
If you're considering a return to learning, but not sure if it's for you, some of our adult learners have shared their experiences and what they've enjoyed about the experience.
Meet our adult learners...
Aaron Corbin, Access to Forensic Science
"The Access course is an essential stepping stone in allowing me to go on to university, and ultimately fulfil my career aspiration which is to work in the field of Forensic Science."Read more
Carl Ansari, Access to Humanities
"I have now got a clear career direction and can’t wait to progress to university."Chloe Brown, Performing Arts
""With fantastic support from tutors and classmates, this course has given me a range of skills which have opened up many different pathways moving forward."Danielle Preston, Electrical Installation
"The whole college experience has been completely exhilarating, especially having new goals to achieve and to do well."Read more
Emma Sutcliffe, Hairdressing
“I can’t recommend the college, this course and getting back into education enough. It’s not a small change in your life, it’s life changing.”Read more
Eva Pisanu, Hairdressing
"All the tutors have amazing knowledge of working in the industry. The course has given me the confidence to run my own Hairdressing business."Glenda Sampson, Electrical Installation
Jacqueline Gower, Health and Social Care
"I have really enjoyed the course and attending college. It definitely helped to meet the tutors face-to-face and other students who were at various stages of the course." Jasmine Shergold, Air Cabin Crew
"Returning to education and gaining a qualification has helped me land my dream job – air cabin crew with Virgin Atlantic."Read more
Josh Baum, Digital Marketing
"Studying for an Apprenticeship has given me a great foundation for working in the marketing industry."Karen Hines, Supporting Teaching and Learning
"The course has given me so much knowledge and confidence. The support I received gave me the courage to apply for my ccurent job in childcare."Karishma Gopall, FdA Business and Management
"I wanted a course that would help me further my career. I've now secured a job as a Deputy Manager with Aldi."Read more
Kerry Smith, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
“The whole experience has changed my outlook and how I deal with my own children. I see them and their needs differently and I feel like it’s made me a better mum.”Read more
Liz McNally, Professional Cookery
"I didn’t think I would enjoy the course as much as I have. I’ve really grown in confidence and wish I’d done it sooner."Read more
Manita Gurung, Dental Apprenticeship
"The facilities are really good here and I’m learning new things every day. The teachers are really helpful and I get a lot of support."Martin Emeny-Senior, English and Maths
"It's been fantastic. It's great to be able to come back to College thirty years after leaving education and still feel right at home."Matthew Ware, FdA Early Years Service
"As a single dad I wanted to show my children that learning is important. This course has not only opened up new work opportunities, but it’s also changed my outlook and how I bring up my children."Read more
Monica Young, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Nicole Maskill, Hairdressing
Penny Ward, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
"It's given me so much confidence; I have gone from strength to strength."Rob Davies, Access to Media
“I thought I would stick out like a sore thumb, one because of my age and two because I walk with a stick, but I quickly realised that I would fit in.”Read more
Sam Burgess, Travel and Tourism
“I think anyone considering a career change should go for it. There’s a lot of support out there.”Read more
Sarah Rixon, Access to Media
"It's been a phenomenal experience. The course has given me such a boost and I can't wait to study photography at university."Steph Foster, Health and Social Care
"I love my job and job and helping others and I would never have reached this stage without the help of people at the college."Stephen Sheppard, Access to Media
“I’ve gone from dealing with extremely wealthy people in London, to sitting in a classroom in Poole. They couldn’t be more different, but I am very glad I made the switch.”Read more
Vincent Allen, Manufacturing Management
"I've done several courses at the College in Manufacturing Management. They have given me a great foundation for my future career."