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Sometimes it’s just better to hear what other students have to say about their experience at South Devon College.

Cuihong Ai

“I’m studying Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning to become a teacher in the future.

“The College has the best and most supportive staff. Rebecca Florence, one of the Adult Guidance Officers, helped me from the very beginning and continues to support me all the way through to my future career in teaching. My tutors have also been incredibly helpful and patient too. I feel I have benefited hugely from my experience here.

“If you really want your dream career and struggling with your plan, then Rebecca or any of the other staff at South Devon College can help.”

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Leanne Byrne

“I’ve studied Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Indoor Cycling Instructor, Water Based Fitness Instructor, Circuit’s Instructor, and First Aid here at the College.

“I spoke to a friend about what I wanted to do after the lease of my business was up. She said I have such a love of fitness that maybe I should enquire about the courses here at South Devon College and here I am.

“From the point of first contact via email, to the face-to-face meeting with Simon Holden and Gary Stephens, the whole experience has been a pleasure. The fitness team are a great support and the quality of teaching I received from Simon was outstanding, motivational and inspirational. Classes are fun and you always feel involved and that your opinions are heard and taken into account. I made great friends along the way and there is never a day I ever felt I didn’t want to be here.

“I have just signed up to further my knowledge and level up in the education department by doing my degree in Sports Coaching and Fitness.

“Since becoming qualified I have worked in a number of Gym’s and Leisure Centre’s around Devon. I regularly teach Spinning as I have found a real passion for it and its incredibly rewarding.

“If you want my advice… Do it! Just take that step. It’s something you most definitely won’t regret. I’m so glad I made that initial contact. My life is fuller and I am surrounded by the best support. The tutors here are great and nothing is too much trouble. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step” Martin Luther King Jr.”

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Andrew Cutler

“I studied an Access to Higher Education course in Science. I chose South Devon College because it offered the course I needed to achieve my goal of going to university and made the application process very easy.

“The tutors were all amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. I learnt a lot and I also made some great friends on the way.

“My goal was to go on to study Optometry at university and I did just that. Now, I have a 1st class honours in Optometry and am working as a pre-reg optometrist.

“My advice would be don’t hesitate. There’s so much opportunity for employment and the salary is great too.”

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