Thinking about uni

Text: Thinking about uni? We asked some of our students about their journey. When you were growing up, what did you want to be?

Ethan: When I was growing up, I always knew I wanted to be an engineer. 

Charlotte: A teacher. 

Denise: Be an actress. 

Lilly: Singer. 

Rihanna: A scientist. 

Caitlin: An Olympian. 

Ann-Sophie: Woman in STEM. 

Henrietta: Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a businesswoman and one day own my own business. 

Immy: When I was growing up, I wanted to be a doctor. 

Tami: A lawyer or an accountant. 

Timothy: A radiologist or a pharmacist. 

Jasmin: When I was growing up, I wanted to be all sorts of different careers, actually. I wanted to be a writer, a paramedic, a police officer, a beautician. I didn't know what I wanted to do. 

Text: What was your favourite subject at school?

Charlotte: At school, my favourite subject was history. 

Matt: Chemistry. 

Shamica: P.E., physical education. 

Ellie: History. 

Susan: Science. 

Caitlin: PE and chemistry. 

Denise: Drama. 

Ethan: Design engineering. 

Molly: At school, my favourite subject was science, specifically biology, because I like learning about how the body works. 

Molly: English. 

Sian: Art. 

Timothy: Geography and that was because we got to learn about all the cultures across the world. 

Henrietta: My favourite subject in school was ICT. 

Jasmin: Spanish because I loved learning the language and being able to communicate. 

Ann-Sophie: Maths and product design. 

Text: What do you study now at university?

Shamica: At the University of Portsmouth, I study Sport, Health and Exercise Science. 

Sian: Psychology. 

Susan: Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging. 

Tami: I'm a master's student studying Finance. 

Timothy: At uni, I now study Pharmacy. 

Rihanna: International Development and French. 

Molly: Biomedical Science. 

Lilly: BA Honours in Journalism. 

Harriet: The Operating Department Practice. 

Matt: At uni, I now study Psychology. 

Jubilee: Architecture. 

Denise: Criminology and Forensic Studies. 

Ellie: Marketing. 

Ethan: Mechanical Engineering. 

Immy: At uni, I now study Animation. 

Text: What is your favourite thing about uni?

Charlotte: One of my favourite things about uni is not only the fact that I find my course really interesting, but I've also joined the Lacrosse Society, which is a new sport I've never played before. 

Ann-Sophie: The broad range of subjects I learn within my degree. 

Caitlin: The independence and freedom you get. 

Henrietta: Lecturers that are constantly supporting you and motivating you to do well. 

Ethan: The depth that you study your chosen subject in. 

Jasmin: I found out what career I wanted to do, I've had help with work experience and career choices and CVs. 

Molly: It's being able to explore amazing new places such as Portsmouth. 

Text: What's next after uni?

Denise: My next step after uni is, hopefully, a role in human resources or recruitment. 

Ann-Sophie: Get my masters and, hopefully, become a chartered engineer. 

Charlotte: Doing my PGCE teacher training for secondary level. 

Ellie: Gain more experience in marketing and PR and, hopefully, eventually set up my own business. 

Harriet: It's working for the NHS as an anaesthetic practitioner. 

Matt: Hopefully, to get onto a Masters. 

Susan: My next step after uni is to become a diagnostic radiographer in a hospital. 

Ann-Sophie: My dream is to become a music features writer. 

Denise: Getting onto a masters programme in neuropsychology. 

Text: Whether you know what you already want to do, or even if you're not sure, we're here to help.