Case Studies - North Devon College /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/ North Devon's leading college, providing a range of courses including apprenticeships, Higher Education, part time and adult evening classes. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:51:39 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Matthew Upright /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/matthew-upright/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/matthew-upright/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/matthew-upright/ What made you choose your course? I have wanted to study veterinary for 4 years as I have always worked on farms and with livestock. I also did some work […]

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What made you choose your course?
I have wanted to study veterinary for 4 years as I have always worked on farms and with livestock. I also did some work experience which confirmed that’s what I wanted to do. So, Biology and Chemistry were the courses I needed for veterinary and I chose Classics because I enjoy it.

What did you most enjoy about studying at 黑料视频?
The teachers are supportive and really push you to fulfil your potential – they encourage you to go on to higher education. I joined the VetMed academy and that was absolutely brilliant, it helped with ucas applications and personal statements and the VetMed interview prep was really helpful. I made some really good friends who I am also going to university with. I also really like the lovely campus.

Do you have any future plans?
I鈥檓 going to Bristol Vet School (I still cant believe it!) which is a 5 year course. The plan at the moment is to become a livestock veterinarian.

Any advice for someone choosing the same course as you?
Have faith! There’s lots of support at 黑料视频 for you and the staff are really invested in your success.

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Hana Wilkin /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/hana-wilkin/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/hana-wilkin/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/hana-wilkin/ Why did you choose to come to 黑料视频? I came to 黑料视频 because of it’s location. It also offered the course which had work experience as a part of it, […]

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Why did you choose to come to 黑料视频?
I came to 黑料视频 because of it’s location. It also offered the course which had work experience as a part of it, I wanted to study and do a placement.

What made you choose your course?
I chose this course because it covered the whole of primary age, from years one to six which is where I am going to work. I’ve always known I wanted to work in a primary setting.

What did you most enjoy about studying at 黑料视频?
I most enjoyed all my lecturers on the course, and just the class, I鈥檝e met friends for life in my class.

What are your future plans?
I got a job where I did my placement at Roundswell Primary School, I am going to be a Teaching Assistant. I am looking forward to supporting the children, getting to know them and what they need.

Any advice for someone choosing the same course as you?
I think T Levels gives you a direct route into employment or university after college, so if you know you want to work in the Childcare and Education industry, a T Level would work for you.

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Joel Mansfield /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/joel-mansfield/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/joel-mansfield/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/joel-mansfield/ What made you pick this particular course/黑料视频? I wanted to work for the NHS and an apprenticeship became available within this course. What did/do you most enjoy about studying at […]

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What made you pick this particular course/黑料视频?
I wanted to work for the NHS and an apprenticeship became available within this course.

What did/do you most enjoy about studying at 黑料视频 e.g. trips, visits, projects.
I like that it breaks up the working week, and has given me the opportunity to meet other people working within the same organisation.

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies?
I currently work for the RDUH NHS foundation trust at North Devon District Hospital. I intend to stay as an administrator after the course.

What do you plan to do when you leave 黑料视频?
I hope to do more courses funded through the organisation I work for, so I can increase my skills and qualifications.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
You get paid whilst you鈥檙e learning so it鈥檚 definitely worth it. It will also significantly increase your chances of employment.

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Travis Bater /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/travis-bater/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/travis-bater/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/travis-bater/ What made you pick this particular course/黑料视频? I wanted to get a work placement whilst studying at 黑料视频 to get a qualification. What do you most enjoy about studying at […]

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What made you pick this particular course/黑料视频?
I wanted to get a work placement whilst studying at 黑料视频 to get a qualification.

What do you most enjoy about studying at 黑料视频 e.g. trips, visits, projects.
I most enjoy being able to do my work at college as well as work at flexible times.

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies?
I work at a GP surgery in Torrington called Castle Gardens, full time. It is a good experience because there is so much to learn as well as room to progress into different roles.

What do you plan to do when you leave 黑料视频?
I will continue working at Castle Gardens full time and then after my appraisal i will have a six month plan.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
This course is really good to do as there is a lot of progression both in the workplace and college.

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Brooke Tucker /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/brooke-tucker/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/brooke-tucker/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/brooke-tucker/ What made you pick this particular course/黑料视频? I liked the idea of an apprenticeship and this course fits in with my job. What did/do you most enjoy about studying at […]

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What made you pick this particular course/黑料视频?
I liked the idea of an apprenticeship and this course fits in with my job.

What did/do you most enjoy about studying at 黑料视频 e.g. trips, visits, projects. (Please fill this question out in as much detail as possible).
I have most enjoyed making new friends, the supportive and friendly lecturers and learning whilst working and having outside world experience.

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies?
I work at Mike Wye Ltd and I love working for this company and will continue working full time after this course.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
Pick a job that you know you will enjoy.

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Evie Stubbs /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/evie-stubbs/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/evie-stubbs/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/evie-stubbs/ What made you pick this particular course/ North Devon College? I didn鈥檛 know a particular subject I wanted to study, so I wanted a choice of three. What did/do you […]

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What made you pick this particular course/ North Devon College?
I didn鈥檛 know a particular subject I wanted to study, so I wanted a choice of three.

What did/do you most enjoy about studying at North Devon College e.g. trips, visits, projects.
I enjoyed meeting new people. I also wanted more freedom than a sixth form, so college was the best option for me.

Have you got involved in any enrichment activities (such as academies), if so, which ones, and what did you enjoy most about them?
I did yoga for a while in year one. I enjoyed it because it was relaxing.

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies? If so, which company did you work at? How did you find your experience? And do you think this work experience helped you to decide your next steps?
I did wake experience at Lampard Community school, I really enjoyed it and learned a lot about teaching. I believe it helped me understand my passion for teaching.

What do you plan to do when you leave North Devon College (further study, career etc.)?
I plan to go to university to study Psychology.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
It is hard work but really fulfilling. Use your free periods to revise.

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Eleanor Roome /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/eleanor-roome/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/eleanor-roome/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/eleanor-roome/ Why did you chose to come to 黑料视频? I chose to come to 黑料视频 because of the good location and I knew it was good for sciences. The location is […]

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Why did you chose to come to 黑料视频?
I chose to come to 黑料视频 because of the good location and I knew it was good for sciences. The location is convenient as it gave me time to study.

What made you choose your course?
I originally chose these courses because I wanted to do medicine.

What did you most enjoy about studying at 黑料视频?
My highlights are the people I’ve met here, they’re friends for life. I loved the trip to Geneva as it meant being away with friends and the scenery was amazing. I was part of the Vet Med academy and that was really good – it involved training and interview prep, case studies and practice. The dissections were a highlight too. Also, all three lecturers were lovely, Debbie, Gemma and Kathy (Biology).

What are your future plans?
I’m going to study a Maths degree at Bristol. I think out of the three subjects, maths was the one I was strongest and best at, so made sense to stick with that path and see what doors open up to me.

Do you have any advice for someone choosing the same course as you?
Stick with what you enjoy!

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Milo Andrews /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/milo-andrews/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/milo-andrews/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/milo-andrews/ Why did you choose to come to 黑料视频? 黑料视频 is close to where I live so it was easy to walk to – and also it鈥檚 a really nice college! […]

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Why did you choose to come to 黑料视频?
黑料视频 is close to where I live so it was easy to walk to – and also it鈥檚 a really nice college!

What made you choose your course?
I chose my course mainly because I wanted to continue to study the sciences that I learnt at GCSE.

What did you most enjoy about studying at 黑料视频?
The staff are really good and attentive. I also did two Academies – VETMED and Environmental Sustainability – which were really good and a great addition to my studies as they linked to the scenes that I was doing. I particularly enjoyed a trip to Lundy where we explored the island, saw puffins, and spoke to rangers about how they run the island.

What are your future plans?
I am heading to Swansea to study Zoology. I have always wanted to study animal or plant science. At first I thought about becoming a vet but zoology fitted more with the courses I wanted to study. I then hope to move into research and do a doctorate or work in the industry studying wildlife.

Do you have any advice for someone choosing the same course as you?
Find what works for you and make the most of your time as it goes really quickly!

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Ellen Brewster /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/ellen-brewster-2/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/ellen-brewster-2/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/ellen-brewster-2/ Why did you choose to come to 黑料视频? Location was great – it meant that I could cycle in – and they offered the courses that I wanted to do. […]

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Why did you choose to come to 黑料视频?
Location was great – it meant that I could cycle in – and they offered the courses that I wanted to do.

What made you choose your course?
I got good GCSE grades in the subjects and enjoyed them so I wanted to continue with them.

What did you most enjoy about studying at 黑料视频?
The quality of teaching was great, I couldn鈥檛 fault it. I also made lots of friends – its like a real community. I also got involved in the Oxbridge Academy which was really good at helping me prepare my application.

What are your future plans?
I鈥檓 going to university – I have a place at Exeter to study History and Archaeology but also have an offer reconsideration for Cambridge which I was delighted to receive. Once I have finished my degree I would ideally like to do a masters and perhaps become a lecturer.

Any advice for someone choosing the same course as you?
Don鈥檛 put too much stress on yourself. The courses can be tough but find aspects that you enjoy to focus your passions.

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Holly Ironside /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/holly-ironside/ /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/holly-ironside/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:02 +0000 /life-at-petroc/student-life/what-our-students-say/holly-ironside/ Why did you chose to come to 黑料视频? My older brother came here so it seemed like the closest and best option as he loved it and the experience What […]

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Why did you chose to come to 黑料视频?
My older brother came here so it seemed like the closest and best option as he loved it and the experience

What made you choose your course?
I was doing a course before and it wasn’t for me. However, I had a passion for midwifery and decided to go with my gut. I was told about T Levels and as soon as I heard about placements that sealed the deal!

What did you most enjoy about studying at 黑料视频?
I most enjoyed the placements and getting the whole work experience, over 300 hrs in a work environment which you don’t get on any other course

Do you have any future plans?
I have got a place at the University of South Wales, studying a foundation course in Community Health and Wellbeing, which is a stepping stone course to Midwifery. This would then lead me on to become a midwife.

Any advice for someone choosing the same course as you?
Take in all of it, everything is so important, especially with placements, and ask as many questions as you can. You might find one placement you aren’t keen on, but keep your options open. T Levels are fantastic – my whole group has done amazingly!

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