Student stories
This page is dedicated to our higher education students.
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Manavi's Story
Hospitality with Tourism Management MSc
Manavi describes herself as “a people person,” and after completing her bachelor’s degree followed by 18 months’ of work experience, she had few doubts that her future career plans would lie in hospitality.
Matus' Story
Enterprise Management MSc
One thing Matus is certain of is that travel is a force for good, and he has embraced this philosophy through work and study.
David's Story
Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
After completing a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy at college, David built on his skills with a health and social care degree at University College Birmingham.
Abigail's Story
Events Management BA
Abigail began work as a teaching assistant at University College Birmingham in September 2024, but she was already very familiar with her surroundings, and this was one of the major reasons she decided to take up the role.
Abhyuday's Story
International Hospitality Management MSc
After completing his bachelor’s degree, Abhyuday spent four years working in his home country, India. Always eager to take steps forward in his career, however, a return to education was always on the horizon.
Sefena's Story
Events Management BA
A period of adversity convinced mature student Sefena to take the plunge back into education after she was made redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic.