One of my biggest achievements at College has been leading the football team as captain on multiple occasions, showing that I can take responsibility, communicate well, and guide others under pressure. Alongside my leadership on the pitch, I’m also proud of the academic success I have achieved in earning a Distinction: Distinction: Merit on my Football Studies course

“I took away the belief that it’s never too late to start again and that there are different paths to success. LMC helped me regain my confidence and showed me that with the right support and effort, I could not only achieve my goals but exceed them. The experience taught me resilience, independence, and the importance of using the tools and resources available to me."

LMC has helped me move into a professional space as I am now heading to the University of Cumbria to become an amazing Occupational Therapist. I want to get a promising career that helps me give back to the NHS, who have helped me through a major journey.

Two key things I learned during my time at LMC were to push myself to be more sociable and to speak up. My classmates were so encouraging; they gave me the space to share my thoughts and reminded me that it’s okay to ask for help. The tutors were fantastic, always adapting their support to meet our individual needs.

The most enjoyable aspects of my course have been learning new skills and meeting new people. It’s been incredibly rewarding to challenge myself academically and discover subjects I never thought I’d be interested in. The supportive environment has helped me grow in confidence, and I’ve built strong friendships with classmates who share similar goals. I now feel much more prepared and motivated to take the next step towards higher education.

My time at LMC was more than just academic, it was a period of personal and professional growth. I gained practical skills that I continue to use in the workplace, alongside a deeper understanding of business. The supportive learning environment helped build my confidence, resilience, and ability to work collaboratively

I chose to study at Lancaster & Morecambe College because I wanted to build my confidence and gain more knowledge, and learn about bar service, silver service, customer service, and barista skills. I’ve really enjoyed working with my peers and staff during the dinner services in the College restuarant, The Bay Restaurant, and learning more about the hospitality industry.

While at LMC, I became much more confident and independent. Before College, I was quite introverted and didn’t feel comfortable asking questions, but over the two years, I gradually came out of my shell. I also gained confidence working with animals I hadn’t handled before, thanks to the support and encouragement from my tutors.

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.

On my course I had the chance to travel to Vancouver, Canada for free. It was a great experience that boosted my confidence and helped me become more independent. It made me believe in myself and showed me what I’m capable of as I’d never been abroad before. The overseas trip opened up new possibilities to me, and got me more interested in travelling in the future. The fact that it was fully funded made it even better, as cost would have been a big barrier for me otherwise.

 A real highlight of the Level 3 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!