By Jamie Cowburn
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Jamie Cowburn
Bakery and Patisserie Technology FdSc
Rising to his goals
Jamie left college keen to build his skill set in baking and patisserie, and there was little doubt in his mind as to where would best help him to achieve his goals.
鈥溍厶掖� was recommended by my college tutors, and I鈥檇 heard a lot of positives about the course from others,鈥� he said.
鈥淪ince starting, our class has been able to take part in a nationwide bakery competition and I won two awards. It was great to meet people in the industry and have the chance to network.鈥�
While he was drawn by the staff and facilities on offer, the prime location and renowned friendliness of the University sealed the deal, as he tried to strike the right balance between academia and his social life.
鈥淚've made lots of friends on my course and in The Maltings, and done things I never thought I'd have the confidence to do,鈥� he said. 鈥淎s someone who's always struggled to make friends, I was nervous initially, but everyone is really friendly, and the class atmosphere is great.
鈥淟iving in Birmingham is amazing. Moving to a big city was perfect for me as there鈥檚 always something to do. I鈥檒l be sad to leave!鈥�