By Nicolas Matovu
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Nicolas Matovu
Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
A commitment to care
Wherever his career plans took him, Nicolas long harboured a desire to help others.
鈥淚鈥檝e always had a deep-rooted desire to contribute meaningfully to diverse and vulnerable communities and positively impact their lives,鈥� he said.
鈥溍厶掖� appealed to me as an international student because of the quality of the course, student support services, modern facilities, and a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.鈥�
During his studies, Nicolas accessed support through the HIRED team, who helped him to find placements caring for children with learning disabilities and for military veterans.
鈥淭he support I received was incredible, and the placements were a game-changer for me,鈥� he said.
鈥淭hey opened my eyes to how best to engage with people, and allowed me to apply my knowledge to real-world scenarios.鈥�
Now working as a senior support worker in a large NHS trust, Nicolas plans to widen his experiences, and feels his course presented the perfect platform to fulfil his ambitions:
鈥淚鈥檇 like to work as a clinical research practitioner, data manager, or general management,鈥� he said.
鈥淢y degree prepared me for a career in the health sector, and provided me with the necessary skills to flourish now and in the future.鈥�