College student stories

This page is dedicated to our further education (college) students.

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Daniel's Story

Engineering Level 3

Daniel chose University College Birmingham because of its strong engineering reputation and commitment to practical learning.

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Brad Carter - Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Carters of Moseley

Brad's Story

Professional Cookery Level 2 and Level 3

Brad rose from humble beginnings working as a kitchen porter in his local pub to become renowned chef director of a Michelin-starred kitchen.

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Kamaria's Story

Access to Higher Education (Health Professions)

Adult learner Kamaria desperately wanted to be a psychotherapist, but was missing a qualification to start her on her uni journey.

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Michael's Story

Professional Cookery Level 2

Michael made a few career false starts before finding his calling and now has big ambitions to travel the world as a top chef.

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Esa's Story

Sport and Exercise Science Level 3

Esa's mission is to help people achieve their fitness goals, putting the legwork in place by studying a college course in sport and exercise science at University College Birmingham.

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Joel's Story

Engineering Level 3

From loving Lego and fixing his bike himself as a child, Joel developed a growing curiosity about building and making things – now he’s getting distinctions as an engineer-in-training.

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