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Milo Andrews

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:50:02 +0000

Why did you choose to come to Petroc?
��is close to where I live so it was easy to walk to – and also it’s a really nice college!

What made you choose your course?
I chose my course mainly because I wanted to continue to study the sciences that I learnt at GCSE.

What did you most enjoy about studying at Petroc?
The staff are really good and attentive. I also did two Academies – VETMED and Environmental Sustainability – which were really good and a great addition to my studies as they linked to the scenes that I was doing. I particularly enjoyed a trip to Lundy where we explored the island, saw puffins, and spoke to rangers about how they run the island.

What are your future plans?
I am heading to Swansea to study Zoology. I have always wanted to study animal or plant science. At first I thought about becoming a vet but zoology fitted more with the courses I wanted to study. I then hope to move into research and do a doctorate or work in the industry studying wildlife.

Do you have any advice for someone choosing the same course as you?
Find what works for you and make the most of your time as it goes really quickly!

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Matthew Upright

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:50:02 +0000

What made you choose your course?
I have wanted to study veterinary for 4 years as I have always worked on farms and with livestock. I also did some work experience which confirmed that’s what I wanted to do. So, Biology and Chemistry were the courses I needed for veterinary and I chose Classics because I enjoy it.

What did you most enjoy about studying at Petroc?
The teachers are supportive and really push you to fulfil your potential – they encourage you to go on to higher education. I joined the VetMed academy and that was absolutely brilliant, it helped with ucas applications and personal statements and the VetMed interview prep was really helpful. I made some really good friends who I am also going to university with. I also really like the lovely campus.

Do you have any future plans?
I’m going to Bristol Vet School (I still cant believe it!) which is a 5 year course. The plan at the moment is to become a livestock veterinarian.

Any advice for someone choosing the same course as you?
Have faith! There’s lots of support at ��for you and the staff are really invested in your success.

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Liam Barber

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:50:02 +0000

What made you pick this particular course?
I chose to do English Language because I enjoyed English at secondary and wanted to pursue it even further. I chose to do Law as I was thinking about going into Law as a profession. I chose to do sociology because I liked the look at the course content.

What do you most enjoy about studying at Petroc?
I have really enjoyed all of the topics covered in these subjects as they have helped me prepare for university style work.

Have you got involved in any enrichment activities?
In my first year I was involved in the Bar Mock Trial, I really enjoyed learning how a court works and how to argue a case – this also helped me with my anxiety when it comes to public speaking.

What do you plan to do when you leave Petroc?
After ��I have chosen to take a gap year and travel and then after this, I plan to go to university and pursue my love of English, that has been made stronger at Petroc.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
If you enjoy being creative, I would recommend taking English Language

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