Our Students - Student Profiles
Chris Watts Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
"I enjoyed learning with others once again in a classroom environment; this provides stimulus and feedback immediately, something that distance learning courses can not deliver.”
Emma Rowe BA (Hons) Art and Design – Fashion and Textiles
Emma chose to study at the College after researching a range of universities, but felt that they didn’t offer the flexibility that she needed, or compared to the facilities at Colchester Institute. She said, “To be honest, I loved my tutors and felt really happy here. So I just thought, why go somewhere else when I’ve got everything I need on my doorstep?”
Hannah Marshall BA (Hons) Art and Design
“For me, the core of the degree was about versatility and it allowed me to explore art, design and fashion in depth but with the flexibility to cross over into other creative disciplines such as photography”
James Tee Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
"After my degree I really wanted to do a course that specialised in acoustics. As I had already studied at Colchester Institute some time before, I knew the standard of teaching was excellent, so I enrolled in the Diploma programme. The lecturers were always on hand and thanks to them I now have a full time job in acoustics.”
Louise Bellamy BA (Hons) Early Years
“I have also received first hand advice from teachers and really got a feel for what being a teacher means; its roles and responsibilities, which has made me feel more confident about my chosen career path.” Louise said, “Each module within the course varies so much and therefore I am given the opportunity to look at careers from many angles and develop my knowledge.”
Lucy Adams BA (Hons) Health and Social Care
“The style of teaching and module content has been varied and interesting. I have been able to meet lots of great people from different career paths and walks of life.”
Mariline Igreja-Cooke BA (Hons) Management of Hospitality
“I enjoyed every single moment of my time at Colchester Institute and would recommend it to anyone. The staff were really great, they were helpful and considerate of my situation.”
Mike Lankester BA (Hons) Music
“I found that the College had a really supportive atmosphere. I had built close relationships with the teaching staff, who always have time to talk and there is a really high standard of education.”
Nicola O'Shea BSc (Hons) in Computing Solutions
Nicola O’Shea joined Colchester Institute in 2005 to study for a Foundation Degree in Computing Solutions and, on completion, stayed on to study for the BSc (Hons) in Computing Solutions specialising in the Internet. Nicola had originally signed up to study for a BTEC introductory course, however, her tutors recognised her potential and recommended that she change to the Foundation degree programme instead.
Richard Muldowney National Diploma in Hospitality Supervision
Richard Muldowney, aged 19 from Colchester, has just completed his National Diploma in Hospitality Supervision. Having initially enrolled at The Sixth Form College, Colchester, Richard found that the style of learning wasn’t right for him and decided that a vocational approach would be more appropriate.
Tambu Mhuka Access Main Course
Tambu Mhuka, aged 28, is originally from Zimbabwe and joined Colchester Institute in 2007 to complete a one-year, full-time course in Access to Higher Education. It is her intention to go on to study the BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy.
Zoe Burgess National Diploma in Art and Design
Zoe Burgess, aged 17 from Brantham near Manningtree, enrolled on the National Diploma in Art and Design upon completing her GCSEs at East Bergholt High School.
