What Our Students Say About Us

Madhuri Patel

Previous School: Westwood Language College for girls

On completion of the course, I hope to go on to university to study business management at degree level.

I applied to John Ruskin College because it has a good reputation, a variety of facilities and offers a pleasant learning environment. I have found the support

offered by teaching staff motivational which has enabled me to achieve my full potential.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are the facilities it has to offer such as the library. I have also enjoyed meeting new people with different backgrounds and cultures.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma in Business

Rani Laungani

Previous School: St Martin In The Fields High School for girls

On completion of the course I hope to go university and continue my studies and do an HND course in Marketing.

I applied to John Ruskin College because I heard that the learning support facilities were good and would help me with my learning.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are making new friends and getting help and support from the teachers and learning support assistants.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma Business

Chris Naidu

Previous School: Stanley Technical High School

On completion of the course, I hope to continue on to university to study primary teaching.

I applied to John Ruskin College because of its good facilities and the support it offers.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are the interesting courses I have studied, the amount of support you get if you need it and the company of like minded students.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma Children’s Care, Learning and Development

Kinjle Patel

Previous School: Westwood Language College for girls

After I finish the First Diploma in Business, I am planning to stay at John Ruskin College and move onto the next level which is BTEC National Diploma.

I applied to John Ruskin College because it looked like an enjoyable environment to be in. The people seemed friendly and teachers seemed helpful. The college also had all the right courses I wanted to do, and it felt like a safe place to come and gain my qualifications.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are the activities available to me. They give you an opportunity to participate in college life by giving you options of different enrichment activities. I have also enjoyed my course, mainly because of the friendly students and all my supportive teachers.

Course studied BTEC First Diploma in Business

Moses Kinganga

Previous School: Selsdon High School

On completion of the course I hope to go to university to study computer systems engineering, so that I can use the skills that I have obtained from studying at John Ruskin College.

I applied to John Ruskin College because I felt it was good for me and because of the research I did, this allowed me to find out more about the college and what they had to offer. John Ruskin College really invests in helping their students to pass.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are the free gym membership, programming in my course, opening computers and the prayer room.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma IT Practitioners (Systems Support)

Priscilla Agoe-Ogwang

Previous School: Coulsdon High School

On completion of the course I hope to go on to London College of Fashion to study pattern cutting in fashion design.

I applied to John Ruskin College because I knew I could get a lot out of the course. The students are also given no boundaries to what they can achieve and produce.

The thing I have enjoyed most about the college is dancing which is in the enrichment programme. I also attend the girls’ basket ball team activities after college. The library has a lot of books which are helpful for my course ranging from comics and fantasy art to architecture.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma Art & Design

Stella Mukasa

Previous School: Croydon College

On completion of the course I hope to go on to university to study a degree in adult nursing and after, a midwifery course to become the best midwife and represent John Ruskin College.

I applied to John Ruskin College because it is one of the best colleges in Surrey. It has a fully resourced library and IT suite which enables me to complete my course work. It has counselling and careers advice which has enabled me cope with stress and the day to day activity of getting to college on time and managing my coursework.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are the teachers who are friendly and supportive. I feel very safe in our college. I enjoy the Study Skills Area where it is so quiet and I can get support to do my work and meet other students.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care

Dalton May

Previous School: Shirley High School

I applied to John Ruskin College because it looked like a well presented college and had lots of positive aspects such as very helpful staff members, a nice cafeteria, a quiet library with lots of educational and interesting books to gather information and it was nearby to where I lived.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are the helpful teachers that have made me feel secure and the opportunity to meet different types of students

Course studied BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care.

Efuwa Ghartey

Previous School: Ashburton Community School

On completion of the course, I hope to enter into university, secure a well paid job and also become a role model to make my investors proud.

I applied to John Ruskin College because it has a very friendly atmosphere, a good reputation, offered the course I wanted to do and it was also recommended by previous students.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are the quality of teaching and support, its facilities and enrichment programmes. I enjoyed meeting people from different backgrounds and societies and also working with my teachers and peers.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science

Dean Parris-Mclean

Previous School: Forest Hill School

On completion of the course I hope to further my studies at Kingston University in order to study Biological Sciences at degree level and eventually Masters Level.

I applied to John Ruskin College because it was highly recommended by friends and family who thought that the college was best suited to benefit me. I also wanted to start fresh in a new environment.

The things I’ve enjoyed most about the college are its IT facilities and science laboratories which are in very good condition and also the opportunity to meet new people and grow as an individual.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma Applied Science

Shenika Manning

Previous School: John Roan

On completion of the course, I hope to go to university and study a joint honours course in Sports studies and Business.

I applied to John Ruskin College because I wanted to get out of my local area and I heard that the college had a good sports department.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are meeting new people and gaining some good friends who I keep in touch with after college.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness).

Jesse Sawi

Previous School: SFX

On completion of the course, I hope to go to progress onto university to study Sport & Exercise Science.

I applied to John Ruskin College because my cousin previously attended the college and told me it had a good learning environment.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are meeting new people, and gaining new friends.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)

Danny Dudley

Previous School: Carshalton Boys Sports College

On completion of the course I hope to leave with the highest grade possible and go on to work in the sports industry whilst still progressing with my football.

I applied to John Ruskin College because I was joining the Protec football academy which is linked with the college.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are meeting new people in the academy, working in a different environment and getting a wider outlook on sport.

Course studied BTEC National Certificate in Sport

Leroy McAdjar

Previous School: Westminster City Boys School

On completion of the course, I hope to go on to university to study Business Management.

I applied to John Ruskin College because it has a good reputation for its pass rates in BTEC Business.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are the football team and being made team captain as well as the free gym facilities.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma in Business and AS Film Studies

Eli Delgado

Previous School: Thomas More Catholic School

After completion of this course, I am going to progress to further education, studying Ship & Port Management and then proceed to Masters or opening up my own shipping firm.

The reason why I chose to study at John Ruskin College was its academic reputation. It was highly recommended by my friends and teachers in my secondary school. Also the location of the college, offers a great learning environment.

What I enjoy about the college is the facilities and equipment it offers. Studying BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science, it is mandatory to have the latest
equipment which helps us students to work on our experiments and investigation with efficiency and accuracy.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma In Applied Science

Hetal Upadlyaya

Previous School: Ricards Lodge High School

On completion of the course I hope to further my education at university. I have applied to study BA Business with Marketing Management, either at Royal Holloway or Westminster. I would like to gain experience in this field as I have not studied business in the past and would like a change. I have enjoyed studying IT for the last 3 years as I have gained experience and knowledge within this field as well as gaining a understanding within the business field.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma IT Practitioner (System Support)

Christopher Allen

Previous School: Haling Manor High School

On completion of the course I hope to move on to university and continue to study media and upon completing university I would like to get a job in the media industry.

I applied to John Ruskin College because a teacher from my high school told me about it, so I went to an open day and thought the facilities were great.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are the friends I have made. I’ve made some of my closest friends here.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma in Media Production

Sara Taha

Previous School: The Archbishop Lanfranc School

On completion of the course, I hope to go to Reading University to study Pharmacy, as I want to pursue my interest in chemistry.

I applied to John Ruskin College because I had heard about the college’s excellent achievements and the facilities in the new Science
block, as well as the warm atmosphere and the friendly staff.

The things I have enjoyed most about the college are meeting different people from different backgrounds. I have enjoyed the quality of teaching, the helpful and friendly teachers and the Science classes have always been challenging and interesting.

Course studied BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science