Stacey Sweeting
Access to HE
2024-25
Studying at university to become an Occupational Therapist
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.
Stacey began her journey with LMC in 2024, enrolling on the Access to HE Level 3 course. She is currently a full-time mum and volunteers with a local homeless charity, where she helps to befriend and support individuals who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or have recently been rehoused. Stacey originally studied Hairdressing, but it wasn’t the right fit for her. She later chose to study the Access to HE course particularly the Health & Social Care route.
“My time at LMC has made me more confident with academic structures for essays, reports and assignments. A highlight has been gaining confidence in Harvard referencing, which will help me at university.”
“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.”
Stacey shared that the most enjoyable parts of the course were meeting new people and learning new skills that will benefit her at university and beyond. She said that her biggest takeaways from being a student at LMC were learning to be more patient with herself and giving herself more credit, as she realised she knew more than she thought. Her proudest achievement since leaving College has been securing a confirmed place at University of Cumbria.
“The advice I would give to someone considering appying to the Access course would be that it is very intense and you need to put in a lot of hard work to get the results. However, it is worthwhile and is a huge stepping stone to progressing to university.”
Stacey’s journey shows how determination and the right support can lead to exciting new opportunities. With her university place confirmed, she’s ready to take the next step towards a fulfilling career in healthcare.
YOUR TUTOR(S)
If you want the opportunity to use and develop practical skills, learn about an accessible vocational area, have fun, work hard and deal with the public then this is the course for you. LMC is a great community asset and I think the local district are lucky to have such a modern, flexible and engaging place of education.
All you need to start the Supported Internship course is enthusiasm, motivation, energy and determination. As the course progresses, you will develop your employability, personal and social skills, which will enable you to increase your independence and develop your confidence and self-esteem. All of these new skills will ensure that you are better prepared to enter the workplace as a skilled and effective employee.
My favourite part of the role is guiding my students through the more practical aspects of Forensic Science, especially latent fingerprint collection and evidence handling. I enjoy watching them develop their confidence and skills in these techniques
I’ve seen first hand how learners from all backgrounds thrive here at College, and it’s amazing to watch their confidence grow as they realise what they’re capable of. Education really can open doors, and LMC is a great place to start that journey.
My favourite aspect of my role is seeing learners who struggle to believe in themselves when they first begin their journey at LMC, but eventually realise that they are very capable. It is a lightbulb moment when they realise they can be or do anything they want to. Learners walk through our gates unsure of themselves and sometimes struggle to believe in their abilities, but by the end of their journey they walk out of LMC confident and ready to take on the world.
My favourite part of my job is helping people achieve their GCSE English, a key qualification which will open doors for them in the future.
ALUMNI
Nahim Rashid
Chloe Emslie
Courtney Lambert
Grace Parker
Hollie Adams
Sophie O'Sullivan
