I’ve been studying Land-Based Studies Level 1 at LMC and it’s been a great experience so far. One of the things I’ve enjoyed most is getting hands-on with a wide range of animals. It’s not just about looking after them, we’ve also been learning the science behind their care, which has been really interesting.

 A real highlight of the T Level course for me was the opportunity to go to Canada and gain work experience at a Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Centre. It was an amazing experience where I learned so much about wildlife care and got to see how animal rehabilitation works in a different country. Opportunities like that make the course exciting and have really confirmed that I’m on the right path.

I hope to either continue on to university after the T Level course, potentially to study veterinary nursing, or to pursue a full-time career in the animal industry. I would recommend this course to others, I’d say it’s challenging and involves a lot of work, but if you’re thinking of going into the animal and land-based industry, it’s definitely worth it!

After College, I’m aiming to specialise in working with dogs and hoping to apply for a role with a doggy day-care, as it’s something I’m genuinely passionate about. For anyone thinking about taking this course, I’d say if you love animals and want to build a future around them, this is a great place to start. You’ll learn so much, and it really sets you up for a career in doing what you love.

Studying at LMC has helped me become more independent, and one of the key skills I’ve developed so far is communication. At college, you're constantly interacting with staff and classmates, which really helps strengthen this skill further. The course really supports my professional journey by contributing to my personal development and growth, although studying at College takes dedication and hard work, it all continues to build valuable life skills.

I enjoyed learning new skills, the majority of the things I learnt on the course I had never done before. It was great to learn from a very knowledgeable and skilled chef, and the course helped me grow in confidence and opened my eyes to new career possibilities in the future.

After retiring, life was great for a while until I got bored. I saw an advert for a part time cooking courses at Lancaster & Morecambe College and, at the age of 70, decided to enrol. My mother had been a confectioner and a great cook, so I thought it was appropriate to follow in her footsteps and see what I could do!

As I love being practical, I initially enroled onto the Mechanical Engineering Level 3 course in my first year, but then decided it wasn't for me. I changed to my current course Esports Level 3, as I wanted to turn my hobby into a profession. I particularly enjoy the Business Entrepreneurial and Health units, but an amazing add-on is the ability to play and compete in Esports games.

Think of this course as an investment in your future, think of your potential and how and what you can do to achieve it. The AAT Accounting Certificate offers you the basics of accounting and a fantastic opportunity to see what topics interest you. The course is a great foundation for employment or further studies. 

I think my biggest accomplishment has to be passing my GCSE Maths! It has opened up so many pathways into other areas that were previously out of bounds or restricted because of missing my GCSEs grades. This has definitely got to be my greatest achievements, and one that I am very proud of! 

I chose to study Art & Design at LMC because I have always been a creative person and art is what I’m best at and enjoy. The best part of my course is creating artwork for my projects. The tutors give you the freedom to explore your own style and make each piece truly personal.

The best part of my course is the freedom you are given on your projects, I love how I can customise and create art to suit my preferences. I am so grateful for the people I have met through College and how kind all the staff are in the department.