Lily
Southern

Why did you choose to study your course at NTU?

The facilities were good and the campus was beautiful. The modules also intrigued me and it seemed like the sort of place that I suited and would fit in.

What do you enjoy most about your course?

I like the practical sessions and working on propagation and seed planting in the glasshouses. We also spent a lot of time driving tractors, diggers and riding on mowers which is something I had never done before and it was a really good experience.

How do you find your modules and what have you most enjoyed studying?

Most of my modules have a good practical basis and give me skills I can use when looking for work after university, the other modules teach me important theory that is necessary to expand my knowledge and challenge me academically.

What do you think about the facilities available on your course and what do you use the most?

The facilities available are very good for my course, the most used are the glasshouses, polytunnels and the horticultural machinery (eg tractors, strimmers).

What do you think about Brackenhurst Campus?

I spend my spare time on Brackenhurst working in The Orangery or Mezzanine but I also enjoy walking around the campus.

What is your top tip for someone considering studying/ living at Brackenhurst Campus?

Bring a rain coat and decent shoes, it does get muddy and rainy sometimes. Food deliveries also really help to expand the options for food as the co-op can be limited and if you have no car/way to get about there isn’t a huge amount of options around.

Have you been involved in any placements, work experience or volunteering as part of your course? If so, what did you do and what did you achieve?

Not associated with university but in the summer of 2022 I volunteered at a cut flower farm, a National Trust property and doing estate management at an old house.

Why would you recommend your course to someone considering studying it?

The lecturers are very understanding and really help make the course as interesting and practical as possible. The facilities on campus are also well kitted out and allow many possibilities of things to experiment with and learn about.

What are your plans for after the course and how do you feel your course has/ will help you to achieve that goal?

I would like to go more into floristry due to the creative and artistic side of it.