Student AWARDS

Lily’s Story

We do our best to provide opportunities for trips and excursions for as many of our student groups as possible as we know these can really help to reinforce what you learn in the classroom.

Some courses – such as those in areas like Travel and Tourism and Public Services – have the chance to take part in these at regular intervals throughout the duration of their programme.

Travel and Tourism students are even lucky enough to take trips overseas. This year, excursions to Majorca, Malta and Crete have all been organised.

As well as exploring different locations and taking part in cultural activities such as visiting old markets, heritage sites, beautiful beaches and lively tourist resorts, students also take part in work placement projects while they are away.

These include working in a range of hotels and travel companies where students can learn more about the industry from those with first-hand experience and improve their customer service skills by working with a wide range of locals and tourists.

Student Lily was one of several groups who took part in a trip to Majorca earlier this year. She said: “I really enjoyed the trip. We had a lot of fun and it was great going away and getting that experience together with my friends.

“We learned all about the historical side of Majorca and I really enjoyed visiting the cathedral in Palma – the capital of the island. The trip really helped me improve my coursework and it was great to be able to do some learning away from the classroom.

“I chose to study Travel and Tourism because I wanted to broaden my knowledge about the travel industry, and I also want to work as an air cabin crew member in the future. The course has helped me develop my knowledge about the industry and I would definitely recommend it to other people.”

Every year we celebrate our students’ performance and achievement at an end-of-year Student Awards ceremony.

The annual event marks the end of the academic year and is a celebration of students’ outstanding work as well as their effort and dedication to their studies since September.

Alongside academic performance, the awards also recognise those students who have contributed to the wider college community.

For the first time, this year’s Student Awards was held as a cross-college ceremony and took place at the Trowbridge Civic Centre. This meant recipients were not only selected as the winners from their own campus but from all four campuses across the county at Chippenham, Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge.

The evening was an amazing celebration of all of our learners and included a brilliant musical performance from one of our student bands.

Kyla was named Creative Arts Student of the Year for her contribution to helping students with learning difficulties take part in music enrichment activities on campus.

Kyla

Kyla said: “I was quite surprised to win an award as it’s not something you ever expect but it is very nice to receive it. I really enjoy helping others because, no matter what is going on behind the scenes, everyone should have the same opportunities to learn and do the things they enjoy. I love performing and the course is great at providing opportunities for us to do that.”

Edward won the Public Services Student of the Year prize after excelling in his studies despite joining midway through the course from another provider.

Edward said: “The Student Awards was a really great night. It was good to hear stories of students doing great things and I am really pleased to win an award myself. Coming to Wiltshire College & University Centre has been brilliant. The course has been amazing and the staff are great. We took part in loads of trips – going to Dartmoor was my favourite – and I’ve made some great friends.”

Edward