Student Success

I feel really proud and grateful to have won the award. It means a lot to have my hard work recognised, especially after putting so much effort into my studies and assignments this year. I would recommend South Essex Colleges Group as the tutors are so supportive and friendly, and always willing to help. There are lots of opportunities to learn and gain new skills, no matter what course you want to take.

The hands‑on experience helped me decide what to do, and I really enjoyed it. Level 1 Plumbing is next for me. I feel very proud.

At SECG I met new people and I really enjoyed the fun of taking part in real‑life roleplays that we got to do in the cabin crew part of the course. My tutor supported us throughout the entirety of the course, which allowed us to feel confident in knowing who to go to if we needed help with our assignments.

I have really bad anxiety, and this course helped me overcome it. I’m not very academic, so the practical learning and hands‑on experience such as being on reception and opening beauty treatments to the public showed me a different side of learning that I loved. My favourite part of the course was massage; I loved body massage and learning all the new techniques. My greatest achievement is sticking to it and finishing the three years without giving up. I would definitely recommend the college.

I am very proud of myself and can’t believe I won and now have a job as an apprentice at Essex County Council!

I enjoyed everything. It was well organised and has prepared me for my career and the real world.

For me, college was also about having the space to focus on my craft. It gave me the opportunity to explore ideas, experiment and receive feedback from tutors. While professional studios offer high-end equipment, I’ve learned that the most important part of music is always the ideas behind it, not just the tools you use.

My time at Thurrock College gave me the qualifications I needed, while helping me rebuild my confidence and get into the right mindset for working in warehousing.