The teachers on my course are my favourite part of Brock. They are so passionate about what they teach and what’s unique about them is that although they’re all fully-qualified teachers now, they didn’t start their careers as teachers. They’ve all worked in business, which means they’re all experts in their individual fields. This creates a depth of learning and understanding that wouldn’t be possible without their expert knowledge and experiences.

The staff have supported me in my decision to choose to study a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Studies, even though I was a very academic student at my previous school achieving 13 GCSEs at A* to B. They explained that Vocational diplomas are widely recognised by both universities and employers. It’s hands-on learning that not only develops my knowledge of how a business works but prepares me for life after college.

I had lots of support from Di Roberts, the Principal, when I applied for a combined Business and Management degree and apprenticeship with the BBC. It was a very competitive process, so I was pleased to get as far as the penultimate stage.

Within my course there are a number of trips we go on and last year we went to Disneyland Paris. Not only was it amazing fun, but we got to see how a real-life, large-scale business like Disney operates through the seminars held for us. That was an opportunity that I wouldn’t have been able to experience without my course.

Becoming a Student Ambassador here at Brock has been my highlight. It has helped me improve my confidence and develop skills I didn’t even know I had, including standing up in front of large audiences to deliver a speech as a part of Brock’s Open Events.

I am currently looking at applying for a live events and promotions apprenticeship.

Everyone will end up having their own individual experience of college because the two years are a journey that is unique to you. But make the decision that is right for you, not one that other people think is right.