Sadie Bottrell 
I am currently a commercial airline pilot at British Airways, I was a student at Heanor Gate Science College from 2002-2007, staying on in the Sixth Form to study A-Levels until 2009. During my time in the Sixth Form I studied Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Politics. Maths and Physics were the two subjects I felt …
Since about the age of fifteen I thought I would like a career in property. I spent my week’s work experience in Year 11 with Spencer Birch Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors and thought it was something I would enjoy. When it came to choosing my A Levels, I tried to choose subjects that were …
I began my higher education studies in 2013, reading philosophy at Leeds University. In my first year I met a girl from America who was on her study abroad year, and she became my best friend – and subsequently convinced me that I should look into studying abroad, too. I’ll admit it: I had some …
On reflection my education or career path has been a slightly convoluted one. I decided I wanted to study medicine fairly late during secondary school, it was a toss up between that, acoustical engineering or music technology. Anyway, I chose medicine as the “sensible” option and continued music just as a hobby. Straight from school …
For those wanting to widen their knowledge after completion of their bachelor’s degree, delving into courses away from the UK education circuit is becoming increasingly popular. Owing to the rise in tuition costs and the ever-competitive job market graduates are adding foreign educational excursions to their existing career related activities. Postgraduate education abroad enables you …
If you had told me two years ago that right now I’d be studying in another country, I’d have told you that you were mad. Back then, having just started sixth form I was getting to grips with the challenge that was the IB diploma. Quite frankly I couldn’t see myself going anywhere but London. …
For me there was never a second option career choice. I have known that I wanted to be a Dentist from a relatively young age, inspired by work experience. Therefore on A level results day when I hadn’t quite achieved the required grade in Chemistry, I felt like my future had been taken away from …
I was a first year student reading Cultural Studies at Leeds University, developing my interest in art, literature and architecture, learning to critically analyse major paradigms in cultural theory (language, subjectivity, sexual difference, and commodification). I heard some friends discussing the Erasmus Programme – something I’d never come across before. It sounded so exciting, but …
As with many young players in England, my dream of becoming a professional footballer started at an early age. After spending eight years at Notts County FC as a youngster I was given my first team debut at the age of seventeen. However the year after, a season long injury saw me released from the …
For the longest time I can remember, I’ve always wanted to make games. I looked into studying at home in Ireland, but found the game development courses were very vague and not tailored to the actual games industry. I looked into studying in England and while the quality is most definitely there, the fees alone …