Danielle Lands Dream Job After Graduating
鈥淔un, cheerful and supportive.鈥� That鈥檚 how former childcare student Danielle described her experience at 萌妹社区.听听
Danielle came to college听after high school to work towards a career as a Nursery Practitioner. We caught up with Danielle to find out more about听her听college experience and听how听she听is听getting on in the world of work.听听
From a young age Danielle always wanted to work with children and it was a dream to become a Nursery Practitioner. It was this childhood dream and advice from school that led Danielle to come to听Edinburgh听College. This started a four-year journey through a college pathway towards employment in the childcare sector as a Nursery Practitioner.听听
Danielle left high school in fourth year as she felt it wasn鈥檛 for her and started our Childhood Practice Level 4 course aged 16. When thinking about worries about coming to college, Danielle said: 鈥淚 was worried about meeting new people and making friends within my first year.鈥� 听
Danielle soon overcame this worry and at听college听she made some amazing memories and听met some friends for life. When we asked Danielle about her college experience, she said: 鈥淚t was amazing. I made some good friends that I鈥檒l never forget and still keep in touch with.听I鈥檒l never forget the funny and amazing laughs,听as well as the people I met and shared some of the best moments so far with!鈥�听
While studying at college Danielle had to overcome obstacles and one of the biggest challenges was her confidence. Danielle said: 鈥淐onfidence was always a struggle for me, but working with new people in groups and knowing everyone was there for the same reason was a great relief鈥�.听听
Danielle is now working as a Nursery Practitioner, something she has been working towards since leaving high school at 16. Danielle told us about her job: 鈥淚 enjoy getting to know the children and watching them learn, thrive and develop into their own little human. The work placements at college prepared me massively as I knew what to expect as well as knowing relevant guidance.鈥�听
For anyone thinking of coming to college, Danielle offers some advice: 鈥淒O IT! It will end up being one of the best choices you鈥檝e ever made. It can be scary but it will be worth it.鈥澨�听
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