On Thursday 26 January, Barnfield College had the pleasure to host Access to Higher Education students, celebrating their success and achievements.
This event, with over 50 attendees including ex-students, current and tutors, Gateway representatives and industry professionals, was the perfect opportunity for Alumni to network, catch up with course tutors and explore our new campus.
Jennifer White, Head of School, said: “It was a privilege to meet with colleagues and students, both new and old, to discuss their experiences of studying at Barnfield College. So many of our Access & Pre-Access students have now progressed into varied professional occupations, using the skills and knowledge from their time at college to get there.
Many of our students have progressed into professions such as midwifery, adult and paediatric nursing, social work, occupational therapy, teacher training, student services role and many others. During the course of the evening, a number of guests took the time to share their personal experiences and journies.
Marlene Sanchez Gonzalez, said: “Through perseverance, and with great support from the tutors, the hard work paid off, and I secured an offer for a degree in nursing at the University of Hertfordshire.”
Alex Letham, said: “After twenty-five years of working at an engineering firm, I felt the need for change and the Health Professions Access course allowed me to make that change. Access fully prepared me with what to expect and ensured I had the skills I needed to move forward into Higher Education.”
Ana Fangueiro, said: “I knew I wanted to go on to be a health professional, but I didn’t have the academic qualifications I needed, despite having the work experience. I learnt a lot on my course and I was accepted into my chosen university.”
Barnfield College offers Access Pathways in social and health studies, a stepping stone for adult learners to prepare for a university degree. The college also offers a pre-access course which helps to prepare adult students to study towards an access qualification.
Click here to find out more about our Access to HE courses or click here for more information on our upcoming Open Days.