Former student, Tilly, found a passion for English as a student at The Henley College, this has lead her to continue to study the subject at The University of Brighton.
Former English A Level student, Tilly, recently visited the College to speak about her time at Henley, share some of her highlights, and how her passion for English grew whilst at The Henley College.
“My name is Tilly, I’m from Sonning Common, and I’m now at the University of Brighton studying a joint honours degree in English Literature and Language.
I joined the College in 2017, studying A Levels in English Literature and Language, Psychology and Photography and I really enjoyed all three subjects.
My first impression of the College was very positive as I knew others who had previously attended and I knew that it would be the right place for me.
The fact that I would be able to do all three of the subjects I wanted, and that the facilities available for photography were excellent, helped to make up my mind.
The Henley College enabled me to grow more as an individual, and provided me and the others I knew with the passions we have now.
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do later in life, especially regarding university, however the time spent doing A Levels helped me to realise that English was the subject that I wanted to carry forwards.
When I got to university, it was clear that the College prepared me more than I had realised, in terms of independence within a study environment and the general maturity that a university course requires.
Once I have completed my degree, the next step is most likely to complete teacher training, and also take up a possible opportunity in Canada.
The only advice I would have to those just thinking about their future, whether that’s doing A Levels or not, is to ensure that you look into all possibilities and to choose what you could see yourself doing for at least two years, do not just stick to the first option or stay closed off to other opportunities.”
