Case Study
Kevin Toner; Getting Back Into Education Has Unlocked My Potential
Being an Access Social Science student...
"It's great to get back into education again and I'm learning so much from this type of course. I've unlocked potential I didn't even realise I had. My confidence, knowledge, and skills have grown immensely, and I feel a sense of achievement every day."
I want to pursue a career in Social Work...
"I didn't have the best start in life, which had a ripple effect that carried through to adulthood. 2 years ago, my mental health was at an all-time low, which manifested into alcohol addiction. I was in rehab for 12 weeks in 2021 where I received the best help, and now my life has changed completely for the better. I now want to help the vulnerable in society to have the best chances in life. I feel if I can intervene, I could potentially prevent people from ending up in the same situation as I did."
Starting this course changed everything for me...
"I finally feel like I have a purpose and it has given me the drive to succeed in life. I now have the opportunity to potentially go to university in September which I never in my wildest dreams thought was possible. I am so excited about my future and cannot wait to see what the next chapter brings."
My greatest achievement...
"I can honestly say that everything I've done so far has been a big achievement for me. If I had to pick one, it would be the potential of going to QUB in September. I have had a conditional offer for Sociology/Social Policy and am waiting to hear back about the Social Work degree which would be a dream come true if I got an offer for that."
Belfast Met has changed my life...
I would tell prospective students to follow their dreams and study something that they are passionate about. There are so many courses here to suit everyone. It doesn't matter what age you are or what your background is, if you want it, go for it.
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