Student stories | Northern College

Samantha

"I started with a couple of short courses to build my confidence and now I have finished my Pre-access in social studies."

Bobby

"The best thing about Northern College is being able to stay residential."

Julie

"Being a full-time mum has been amazing – now is the time to focus on what I want to do."

Karen

"l used to be a volunteer and now I am a teacher. The support and courses at Northern College have really changed my life."

Naima

"Studying at Northern College was incredible. Everyone there made learning so easy and enabled me to find direction in my life."

Fran

"I started with my English GCSE and just completed my Access to Higher Education course – I can’t believe where Northern College has taken me."

Rachel

"Northern has the perfect balance of support, friendliness and expertise. I have got the skills and knowledge that I need for my career."

Kamisha

"Thanks to my time at Northern College I am about to start my degree. I am one step closer to becoming a social worker."

Courtney

"The course has allowed me to get the grades that I need to become a Midwife."

Tracy

"Having left school with no qualifications, I never thought I’d get to where I am now."

Michelle

"Northern College changed my life. A year into studying here I got a job and then became a supervisor."

Bryn

"Northern College really exceeded my expectations. I’ve had five offers from universities."

Abe

"I’m now in a position to study my dream course at university."

Natalie

"Northern College made it possible for me to study my Bachelors, Masters and PHD. I am now a tutor in professional policing."

Charlotte

"This wonderful place made me realise how accessible education is for all."

Monika

"Northern College empowered me to choose my own path."

Jo

"The support at College has been brilliant – they have really helped me overcome fears I had about education."