Michael McLean

• Course Studied: Extended Diploma in Business L3
• Previous School: St Marks
• Lives in: Bishops Stortford

The College is relatively local to me, and I have known other people who have done the same course as me. Plus, I really enjoy business as a subject. I have enjoyed my time here this year. There are nice people and the tutors are helpful when you need them. I’m looking to go on to university and do a degree in Business.

There is a friendly environment at Harlow College, different to school. It’s a good environment for learning and education.

Amy Jane Thomas

• Course Studied: VRQ Diploma in Motor Vehicles L2
• Previous School: Passmores
• Lives in: Harlow

I chose Harlow College as it is my local college and has a good reputation.I have really enjoyed the practical part of the course, where I actually got to work on cars, which is what I really enjoy doing.There is a really good atmosphere at the College. The tutors treat you well.

After finishing my course I am starting a Women in Engineering apprenticeship. I then plan to go on to university and ultimately my ambition is to work with Formula 1 cars.

Callum Bibby

• Course Studied: Diploma in Site Carpentry L3
• Previous School: Burnt Mill
• Lives in: Harlow

I was part of the Construction School Link to the College which I really enjoyed. I came back to the College after finishing school and have passed all my exams. Site carpentry in the construction industry is where I would like to be working.My ambition is to build my own house.

All the tutors are brilliant and they helped me all the way from Level 1 up to Level 3. It was hard work but if you do your best, you will gain the tutor’s respect. That makes you feel better when you are working hard.

Aydin Konche

• Course Studied: Extended Diploma in Graphics L3
• Previous School: Passmores
• Lives in: Harlow

The Graphic Design course is great, I really like it. I also found it easy to get on with students and teachers. The teachers treat you like adults. I found I got to meet lot of new friends here at College.It’s not at all like being at school. Because I was taking just the one course I felt I was making more effort and achieving more to get things done.

I am now thinking about applying to university. Ideally, I want to get into Interior Design.

Emma Doughty

• A Levels Studied: Geography, History,  Psychology
• Previous School: Mark Hall
• Lives in: Harlow

I chose Harlow College as it’s close to home, and now I’m here it’s a nice place to study. The buildings are modern and the teachers are generally younger and more up-to-date.It’s a big campus and close to town and it’s just good to study here, especially as it’s the 2nd best college in the country.

When I finish at Harlow College I’m looking to study Law at Kent University.

Georgina Georgiou

• Course Studied: Certificate in Hospitality L1
• Previous School: King Harold
• Lives in: Harlow

I came along to an Open Evening, initially looking to study A Levels.After talking to the Catering and Hospitality team I decided to take a Hospitality course. I really, really enjoy it and definitely want to become a fully qualified chef.Harlow College is a real community. Students who come to the College actually want to learn, you can see a future for yourself and you feel safe here.

I would like to go on to university, and can’t wait to start working in the industry.