Name: Laura Martin
Age: 34
Course: PGCE Secondary Science
Year: 2007/08

What made you decide to come to the University of Portsmouth to enrol on your course?
The quality of the course and teaching staff. Portsmouth seems much better organised than other universities and better respected by many of my local schools, so it was the obvious choice. I had two other places at the time, but opted for Portsmouth because of the above and I was really impressed by the support available.

How have you found the course?
I have really enjoyed the course! I was a little apprehensive to start with as I had been teaching for 4 years already but the course has filled in lots of educational gaps for me and I have learnt so much.

How have you found life at the University of Portsmouth and what aspects of being a student here have you valued?
Being able to gain access to the library and support of the tutors.

How has the course affected your life?
The course has helped me to realise that I really do want to teach!

Would you recommend your course and/or studying with the School of Education and Continuing Studies to others?
Definitely!