"I was so nervous about leaving home and going to university but as soon as I set foot onto the BG campus, I knew it was the place for me. My nerves turned to excitement! I know it's a bit cheesy but no other uni came close!"
Dan, Education Studies & Geography, Year 3

"To be a student at BG is to be part of a friendly, welcoming and diverse community of people. If you have a problem there will always be someone who will listen or give you a hand, something you will notice straight away if you come to have a look around. I have made some great friends whilst at BG, people who come from all over the country, with different backgrounds and experiences, and as you go through your time, those friends will be there with you."
Tom, Education Studies & Science graduate

"The staff know what they're talking about because they've all come from so many different backgrounds, but they're not stuck in their ways, the traditions or 'the way things were'. They're genuinely excited by what they're doing and are wanting to explore the ideas that we (the students) have."
Ryan, Education Studies & Drama, Year 3

"It's been a pretty jam-packed year but I have managed to balance work and play well and I have loved every minute of it!"
James, Early Childhood Studies, Year 2

"In Education Studies and Music we work hard and we play hard! There is a real buzz when things go well and lots of support when they don't!"
Tom, Education Studies & Music, Year 2

"Although the University College has very high academic standards the course is very practical, and seeks to mirror the real-life classroom situation with all its joys and trials."
Sally, Education Studies & Drama graduate

"BG is one of the best places in the country to train to be a primary school teacher - it has given me the experiences and the support to make me ready to get my first teaching job."
Tom, Education Studies & Science graduate

"The people both in my groups and around the University College are always smiling, and will always give up their time to give you a hand."
Laura, Education Studies & Science graduate

"I really enjoyed my time at BG. Even though it was hard work, the lecturers were amazing and would always help you with any problem you had. And we always had a good laugh!"
Linzi, Education Studies and Maths graduate

"Having lived in Manchester and Nottingham I am used to big cities. I was pleasantly surprised by everything that Lincoln had to offer as a city, without all the crime and grief that goes with the bigger places."
Steve, English Literature graduate

"Staff and student relations are excellent, with staff always willing to discuss work and ideas."
Katherine, English Literature graduate

"At first the thought of coming to BG to start a degree and the whole idea of moving away from home was a scary one. I didn't know anyone that had done a degree so it was a journey into the unknown for me, I just didn't know what to expect. Having settled in I realised I had worried too much. BG is what you make of it. Everybody supports everybody here; it is one of the best things about coming to somewhere small like BG. The work can be challenging and there are times when it is difficult living away from home but it is made so much easier because people want to help."
Craig, Education Studies & History graduate

"The practical side is great - the chance to go on field trips really helps towards a deeper understanding of the subject."
Sarah, Education Studies & Geography graduate

"This degree was a breath of fresh air - we got to see historical sites, handle evidence and find out what it meant."
Dawn, Education Studies & History graduate

"The experience has been absolutely fantastic, well worth it. I would recommend it to anyone."
Sam, Children's Services (Children & Youth Work), Year 1

"Most students completing their degrees here will tell you that the ways they see things in everyday life has changed as a result of their studies and this can only be the effect of an intelligent and demanding course."
Mark, Education Studies & English graduate

"I had been interested in teaching for many years, but having three growing children and a job meant that a full-time college course was out of the question. My work provided the family with a vital second income, however, we decided that college would be an investment in my future career (and I would also get a second chance at the student life which had not worked out when I was younger). I must admit that I also assumed a degree course would be beyond my ability, and the fear of failing was a contributory factor in delaying my application. I can confidently say I made the right choice studying at BG. It has been challenging returning to the world of study, but my tutors and new friends have provided me with a supportive environment where I am not alone."
Sally, Education Studies & Drama graduate

"STAMP is fantastic fun for 3 reasons - you get to meet (and help) new people, you get to show off what BG's got to offer, and you can give real answers to real questions from people right in front of you. You don't have to know everything but your experiences and honesty has a greater effect on visitors/prospective students opinions of BG."
Ryan, Education Studies & Drama, Year 3

"I now plan, deliver and assess the pupils' work on five afternoons a week. The Foundation Degree has given me the confidence to air my ideas, have confidence in my opinions, and the skills and knowledge to put my creativity into practice. My Action Research Project led to a change in the behaviour management of children in the playground and the way playtime was structured. I would say it has most definitely been worth it."
Melanie, Learning Practitioners graduate

"This was my third year living away from home, but the first place I really called home. I love it here."
Laura, Drama in the Community, Year 2

"I have enjoyed my time at BG so much, I don't want to leave!"
Dan, Education Studies & Geography, Year 3