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“After college, I went to the University of Birmingham to study Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology having really enjoyed learning the mathematical-side of Physics at QMC. I eventually specialised towards theoretical physics with computational modelling for my master’s project. I’m currently a software developer for BJSS where I’ve gotten to work with a range of clients on a whole range of projects such as improving cervical screening using AI and machine learning to completely redesign the British Airways website using cutting edge technologies. Software development uses the problem solving skills I developed from studying maths and physics and I’ve found that there’s always something new to learn. I would definitely recommend it as a career path to anyone following a similar journey to mine!”

“I studied at Arts University Bournemouth doing a Commercial Photography Bachelor of Arts, specialising in fashion and portraiture. As a food lover, I spent my time at home baking and cooking during the pandemic, and re-trained myself to style, light and photograph in smaller sets in my living room and it snowballed from there! I became self-employed this year, building up my own client base and now work as a freelance commercial food and product photographer. I work with some local cafes and restaurants as well as bigger clients in London, photographing menus for websites and social media and on-location. As for QMC, I was quite a shy teenager and a lot of my time was spent in the library or in the art block, doing coursework or developing extra film photographs in the darkroom. The closest friend I made in my first year photography class is someone I still keep in touch with today!”

“My college experience was a bit up and down but through my chemistry class, things really changed for me. My chemistry teacher’s dedication and belief in his students was inspiring and encouraging. It helped me to focus on my goal of going to university and this has resulted in my achieving not only an undergraduate degree, but three subsequent post-graduate degrees throughout the years, all of which have built a foundation for which I am now excelling within the NHS as a principal genetic counsellor. To all current and prospective students, I have just one small piece of advice; Never give up, even if they tell you can’t do it, it only takes encouragement from one person to believe in you and sometimes that person is you!”