You are going to read excerpts from interviews with five students at the university of Luton. For questions 1- 15, choose from the list of people (A-E)
(15 points) You are going to read excerpts from interviews with five students at the university of Luton. For questions 1- 15, choose from the list of people (A-E). The people may be chosen more than once. When more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Which of the interviewees:
had heard a good opinions of the course before starting it?
1. ______
were unemployed before starting the course?
2. ______3._______
enjoying mixing with people?
4. ______5. _______
likes this university because of its geographical location?
6. ______
gives their story as an example to others?
7. ______
enjoys sports?
8. ______
is studying a subject unusual for their sex?
9. ______
has already made career progress as a result of their studies?
10. ______
feels that the course has changed their whole life?
11. ______
feels they are learning during their leisure time as well?
12. ______
were supported by family members?
13. ______14. ______
was worried about succeeding at University
15. ______
A. Emiko Asada
I’d been working in a large department store in Japan for five years when I decided I wanted to improve my English. And what better place to do this than in England I chose Luton for two reasons - firstly it is an ideal base to see the rest of the country, with London only 40 minutes away. And the course is very interesting: in addition to language, you study cultures as well. The most surprising thing is the amount of free time you get. Ok, so you have to study, but it also allows you to go on day trips and to the movies, which all helps to improve your English.
B. Ruth Woodward
After working as an Occupational Therapist for a number of years, I realised I needed to obtain further skills to become a manager. I was advised that Luton was an ideal place to do this and did some research into their reputation - which I found to be very high. The management courses are used by many top companies and the facilities are excellent. It certainly lives up to its reputation. We are taught in small groups and you are encouraged right from the start to be active. I make contacts easily and it didn’t take long before people knew my name! I was voted ‘Students of the year’ in my department last year, which was very rewarding. As a direct result of doing this course I now manage services for the elderly and physically disabled for the country.
C. Nicholas Gaunt
I was out of work after serving a four-year apprenticeship as a steel engineer and saw higher education as the way to improve my chances of employment. There are so many positive things about my course - having some experience of the construction industry, I know that it’s relevant; and the student mix of different ages and backgrounds provides interesting discussions. The social side of life shouldn’t be overlooked either. I have made so many new friends and I also play volleyball and do weights in the university gym.
D. Phil Negus
After a time of unemployment I joined a non-degree course at the university. I really enjoyed this and it gave me the confidence to try and do a degree course at Luton. My brother really encouraged me too - he’s a lecturer at Leicester University.
I have such a positive view of life now and am confident that I will fulfil my potential. Everybody should think about education and the benefits it can bring. Look at me, I have gone from being unemployed to working towards a degree and hopefully having the chance to move into my chosen career of HIV counselling or youth work.
E. Rebecca Stafford-Jones
My father is a builder and he encouraged my interest in building surveying - not the usual subject choice for a girl but after all this is 1990s! On our programme we share lectures with students on the Construction Management course so we get a broader view of the building industry.
Out of 48 students on the course only three are girls! So in addition to studying I also have to deal with male attitudes to women in my chosen career!
Your answers:
Which of the interviewees:
had heard a good opinions of the course before starting it?
1. ______
were unemployed before starting the course?
2. ______3._______
enjoying mixing with people?
4. ______5. _______
likes this university because of its geographical location?
6. ______
gives their story as an example to others?
7. ______
enjoys sports?
8. ______
is studying a subject unusual for their sex?
9. ______
has already made career progress as a result of their studies?
10. ______
feels that the course has changed their whole life?
11. ______
feels they are learning during their leisure time as well?
12. ______
were supported by family members?
13. ______14. ______
was worried about succeeding at University
15. ______
A. Emiko Asada
I’d been working in a large department store in Japan for five years when I decided I wanted to improve my English. And what better place to do this than in England I chose Luton for two reasons - firstly it is an ideal base to see the rest of the country, with London only 40 minutes away. And the course is very interesting: in addition to language, you study cultures as well. The most surprising thing is the amount of free time you get. Ok, so you have to study, but it also allows you to go on day trips and to the movies, which all helps to improve your English.
B. Ruth Woodward
After working as an Occupational Therapist for a number of years, I realised I needed to obtain further skills to become a manager. I was advised that Luton was an ideal place to do this and did some research into their reputation - which I found to be very high. The management courses are used by many top companies and the facilities are excellent. It certainly lives up to its reputation. We are taught in small groups and you are encouraged right from the start to be active. I make contacts easily and it didn’t take long before people knew my name! I was voted ‘Students of the year’ in my department last year, which was very rewarding. As a direct result of doing this course I now manage services for the elderly and physically disabled for the country.
C. Nicholas Gaunt
I was out of work after serving a four-year apprenticeship as a steel engineer and saw higher education as the way to improve my chances of employment. There are so many positive things about my course - having some experience of the construction industry, I know that it’s relevant; and the student mix of different ages and backgrounds provides interesting discussions. The social side of life shouldn’t be overlooked either. I have made so many new friends and I also play volleyball and do weights in the university gym.
D. Phil Negus
After a time of unemployment I joined a non-degree course at the university. I really enjoyed this and it gave me the confidence to try and do a degree course at Luton. My brother really encouraged me too - he’s a lecturer at Leicester University.
I have such a positive view of life now and am confident that I will fulfil my potential. Everybody should think about education and the benefits it can bring. Look at me, I have gone from being unemployed to working towards a degree and hopefully having the chance to move into my chosen career of HIV counselling or youth work.
E. Rebecca Stafford-Jones
My father is a builder and he encouraged my interest in building surveying - not the usual subject choice for a girl but after all this is 1990s! On our programme we share lectures with students on the Construction Management course so we get a broader view of the building industry.
Out of 48 students on the course only three are girls! So in addition to studying I also have to deal with male attitudes to women in my chosen career!
Your answers: