September 2004
Lead Stories

Foundation Student Join the Ceremony

Students who studied for Foundation Degrees were among the hundreds of graduates who assembled for their memorable graduation day.

Foundation Degrees are a key Government initiative that aims to fill skills gaps and give more people access to higher education.

Health and Social Care student Shazia Karim had to fit in her studies around looking after her seven-year-old son, working part-time in a building society and doing volunteer work.

But after two years of hard work Shazia celebrated her degree graduation with her family, some of whom travelled from America for the occasion.

She said: "I had a tough time fitting in the work, so the lecturers were really helpful, offering a lot of flexibility. It has been quite an experience. My family have also been very supportive and I owe my mum a lot of credit - I couldn't have done this without her. This is a big achievement for me."

There could be more graduation ceremonies on the horizon for Shazia, who now plans to go on to do a BA Honours degree.

Health and Social Care graduate Samantha Stewart (pictured above right), of the School of Health Studies, will be following in her father's footsteps and continuing her social work studies at Bradford.

She said: "My family are very proud of me. I have really enjoyed the course and I would like to continue my studies, eventually working in the area of child protection."

The Schools of Engineering, Design and Technology and Lifelong Education and Development also saw Foundation Degree students graduating for the first time.

28 September 2004

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