“The opportunities and experiences I’ve had as part of the SRC Team have really shaped me to be the person I am today, and I wanted to do everything I could to make college an even better place for students already at college and in the future.
I have been a part of so many events across college as part of the SRC, including organising and hosting a healthy eating fair that promoted cheap, quick and healthy foods that can be cooked by anyone. For the last three years, I have been a part of every college Expo and Open Event and have been able to help potential students take the opportunities that are best for them. I have been involved in running the LGBT student group in my first year of the SRC, which meant that I was able to be a part of those student’s time at college, making it more familiar and fun for them. And finally, I was part of the interview process for the new Principal for the college, meaning that the students had a choice in who was to lead them in the future of the college.
The best thing about the SRC is the fact that I can really do something to make other students time at college better! Putting on events for the student body, and making decisions for across college purchases that students really want, makes working with the SRC so rewarding.
My main achievements while at college include; winning gold medals three years running in the Major Competition for Front of House classes, as Charity Officer (15/16) helping the college raise over £14,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust, completing two years of the Michael Caines Academy, and finishing my Extended Project.
The most enjoyable thing about my Food and Beverage Service Supervision course was the opportunity to work with so many amazing and experienced people. And to be able to interact with the public, getting to know certain customers and learning new things.
College treats you like an adult, which is by far the best thing about being here. The authority and the benefits of being treated as such allows me to work harder and more independently.
My advice to future students is work hard and never forget where you want to go! There will be many times that you will doubt yourself over what you want to do or where you will end up, but the cliches are always right, everything happens for a reason. Always look forward and keep striving to get your goals, because they will happen eventually, you may just go down a different path that you didn’t expect to.”
Ben studied Food and Beverage Service Supervision Level 3 Diploma and progressed to an HNC in Business with the college’s Centre for University Level Studies.