Degree Link Student Stories
Hayley Burnett
BA (Hons) Law and Management student.
What subject are you currently studying/did you most recently study at university? What persuaded you to choose this option?
I am currently studying the BA (Hons) Law and Management course. I chose this option at I felt it suited me as an individual, and it was something different instead of going down the LLB Law path. I also liked the idea of learning more around the business side of the things, such as human resources, which I have been thoroughly enjoying.
What course did you study at college, and which college did you attend?
I studied HND Legal Services at North East Scotland College.
What did you find easy and what did you find difficult about making the transition from college to university?
I found the application to be relatively easy, and overall, it was a very smooth process. I did find the idea of going into something totally different from college to be difficult, but the staff were on hand to support the whole way.
WHY Ðǿմ«Ã½? WHAT WAS IT THAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THE UNIVERSITY?
The main reason I picked Ðǿմ«Ã½ was because I had heard how fantastic the university was before making my decision.
How would you rate your experience at Ðǿմ«Ã½?
I would say it was quite scary to begin with, not knowing how I would get on personally. However, after getting settled in, my experience has been brilliant.
HOW DID Ðǿմ«Ã½ SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY? DID YOU USE ANY OF THE SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO YOU?
I haven’t needed to use the support services, but all students are made aware that they are available. I have heard they are excellent and fully supportive.
Would you recommend the route you chose and specifically the college to university pathway?
Yes, I would highly recommend the route I have chosen. The HND Legal Services course gives you a great background on the subject, and this is expanded upon after transitioning to university.
How has Ðǿմ«Ã½ helped you achieve your goals?
Ðǿմ«Ã½ have been fantastic with helping me to achieve the goals I have set for myself, and I am really looking forward to continuing the course and seeing what else I can achieve.
