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Poppy Heard

Biography

What made you pick this particular course/Petroc?
It allowed a range of opportunities in career aspects after college and university.

What do you most enjoy about studying at Petroc?
Meet new friends & form new relationships with teachers and lecturers.
Learning new content and different things to what you do in school.
All the teachers and staff are so welcoming and the new students you meet on the way are great!

Did you do work experience?
I volunteered in a primary school once a week for a few months, working with individuals, one to one; especially those who struggle with speech and language.

What do you want to do after Petroc?
Study speech and language therapy at Plymouth University. Eventually become a trained and qualified speech and language therapist.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course?
Consistently revise throughout both years. Make as many new connections as you can step out of your comfort zone and participate in lessons.

COURSE(S) STUDIED

A Level English Language, Psychology and Sociology

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All the teachers and staff are so welcoming and the new students you meet on the way are great!