Student Testimonials
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Kristopher - Computing HND
Kristopher wanted to make his hobby of computer programming his full-time career, but knew he needed a higher-level qualification to give him the best chance of securing a job.
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Laureen - Business
Studying alongside her busy family life and working as a bank administrator, Laureen worked hard to graduate with a BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies.
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Lewis - Sport Level 3
Lewis helped at the Nottingham Schools Tennis Festival as part of his course.
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Liam – A Levels (Psychology, Biology and English Language)
Liam's A Level grades in Psychology, English Language and Biology allowed him to progress to The University of Nottingham to study English with Creative Writing.
Lifelong Learning at Nottingham College: Renford's Journey to Success
At 63 years old, this CEO of a microbusiness pursued a City & Guild qualification in mathematics, proving that education is for everyone, regardless of age or background.
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Makai - Sports Coaching Level 3
Makai hopes to secure a scholarship at university to pursue his passion for boxing.
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Marcus - Part-time Foundation Degree in Fashion
Not long into his first pattern-cutting job, Marcus decided he wanted to broaden his options and boost his skills with a degree-level course. He studied the part-time Foundation Degree in Fashion at College and now he's got a successful career…
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Mark - Business Studies BA (Hons) Top-Up Degree
Mark joined the College on the Business Management Foundation Degree and progressed to the Business Studies BA (Hons) Top-Up Degree. He hopes to run his own company in the future.
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Marta - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for adults
Marta Sobieraj’s journey to join the ESOL team was long but profitable. Going from a volunteer to a member of our ESOL team in the Adams building of Nottingham College.
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Matty - A Levels (Biology, Chemistry, Maths)
Matty gained a place at the prestigious University of Oxford, after his A Levels at High Pavement Sixth Form.