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I took a 'start your own business' course and it really paid off

Christine had worked for herself for years restoring antiques with gold leaf, but had to admit that her business wasn’t working for her. “...

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I discovered a love of creative writing

Rosalind Waterman was unsure about trying her hand at creative writing, but a friend could see she had natural flair and encouraged her to give it a g...

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I can go to Italy and communicate with the locals

Matthew Brotherton has friends in Italy and, after enjoying trying to speak a bit of Italian while in the country, he decided to join an evening class...

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I explored English literature and found it fascinating

“I had been out of education for a while and wanted to be reintroduced to it before I started my PGCE,” explained Florence Afolabi. She jo...

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I trained as a fitness instructor and now have a job I love

When Shanice Cartey took her first fitness instructing course, she felt that she had really found her niche. As a single mother of four, she chose par...

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Jenny Helfet Jenny Helfet

I studied French and amazed myself by ending up at university

“I always had a desire and passion to learn French,” said Jenny. Having followed this interest in various ways throughout her life, she ca...

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I tried out various art courses and discovered a real talent

Lorne first started at City Lit on creative writing and literacy courses, but he soon started exploring the visual arts. He tried pottery and bronze c...

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I wanted to change path and focus on a career in ceramics

Lesley was working as a marketing manager for a mental health charity after working in media and communication for 20 years, when she started the cour...

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The opportunity came up - so I went for it!

Robert Peart is a graphic designer working for an award-winning design company in London. He always had an interest in philosophy and wanted to find o...

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Former drama student and now actor/director David Monteith Former drama student and now actor/director David Monteith

I gained friends, professions and a new perspective

David Monteith developed a love of acting at school, but was encouraged to get "proper' qualifications", so he ended up with ...

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Jeff Hammill, City Lit speech therapy student Jeff Hammill, City Lit speech therapy student

I was taught to not to let my stammer hold me back

Jeff Hammill was made redundant when the investment company he was working for got hit by the credit crunch. "I knew I would have to...

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Rob Ryder counselling student at City Lit Rob Ryder counselling student at City Lit

My course helped me through health problems and built up my confidence

Rob Ryder collected City Lit course guides for years before taking a deep breath and building up the courage to enrol on a counselling course. &quo...

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