NULC students showcase long-haul exhibition

NULC students studying the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism organised an exhibition as part of their course.  The students each displayed work highlighting a different country or city as part of there coursework.

To find out more about studying Travel and Tourism at NULC click here or email info@nulc.ac.uk.

NULC need your ideas

Would you like to get involved with the design of the new NULC 2012-2013 full-time prospectus?  Would you like to see your ideas to come to life?  We need your help to find out what worked and what didn’t, what you liked and what you didn’t!  As we start to research design and content for the new prospectus we would love to hear your views, because you are the people that matter.

If you haven’t already had a look at the current NULC full-time prospectus then take a look by clicking this link and then downloading the ‘Full-time prospectus 11-12’... http://www.nulc.ac.uk/pages/global/downloads.aspx

Then once you've had a flick through it, simply follow the link below and fill in the survey to share your views with us...http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LGN3YNP

NULC do 'something funny for money'

If there's one thing that NULC staff and students like to do its ‘something funny for money’ in aid of Comic Relief.  NULC was a hub of activity on Friday 18 March with fancy dress, bake sales, waxing and the most talked about event of the day, the NULC FlashMob.

Dance Lecturer Faye Matthews rounded up her troupes which included students, staff and even a member of the senior management team.  Then headed to the new Sainsbury’s store in Newcastle-under-Lyme, where they wowed the crowds and are now rapidly becoming an online phenomenon.

Other activities taking place throughout the day included a fancy dress competition which resulted in a monkey and pirates roaming the corridors!  A yummy bake sale organised by Early Years students, Fun Run by Sports Performance and Excellence students, leg waxing in the Transform Salon.  As well as various fund raising efforts by Learner Services, Starbucks staff and the Students’ Union.

The money is still being counted but so far NULC have managed to raise over £500.00, which is a fantastic amount.  Thank you to everyone who took part and did ‘something funny for money’.

To see all the photos and videos from the day visit our Facebook gallery at www.facebook.com/NewcastleULymeCol and give us a ‘Like’.

Former student enjoying life in Greece

Ever wondered where a qualification in Travel and Tourism will get you?  Former student Dean studied Travel and Tourism at NULC and now has a successful career, which has taken him all the way to sunny Zakynthos in Greece. Here's Dean's story...

"I chose to study Travel and Tourism at Newcastle-under-Lyme College as I always wanted to travel and was interested in learning about different destinations; I also wanted to work with the public. When I picked the Travel and Tourism course I thought that it would all be about Travel but there are a lot of Business based units."

"Looking back now I am glad that the course gave me both the Travel and Tourism knowledge and the Business knowledge as I am now working as a Holiday Representative and I am responsible for a number of hotels which means running accounts for excursions and promoting the excursions. I also studied Customer Service which is really useful in my job so that I can deal with a range of customers in different situations."

"The Travel and Tourism course was very enjoyable with friendly tutors who really helped me to achieve my potential, its hard work but very rewarding as there are many opportunities to practice what you learn in the classroom. I really enjoyed my course at Newcastle-under-Lyme College and would urge you to join if you are hardworking and want to work in Travel and Tourism."

To find out more about about studying for a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism at NULC click here or come along to our Travel and Tourism School Leaver Course Advice Event on Wednesday 4 May 2011 at 6pm.  Please click here to find out more about the Travel and Tourism event and to register your attendance.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Travel and Tourism School Leaver Course Advice Event

Are you looking to study Travel and Tourism at NULC?

The College is hosting a course-specific Travel and Tourism event on:

Wednesday 4 May 6pm-7.30pm (Please arrive at 6pm)
During the event you’ll get the chance to:

• Find out more about our new Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism and future careers.
• You’ll be able to meet current students and staff and see first-hand what the course involves.
• View our current Level 3 Travel and Tourism students’ Destination’s Exhibition on long-haul travel.
• Find out what exciting enrichment activities the College can offer to Travel and Tourism students.
• Have a look around the fantastic facilities at the College.

If you'd like to attend this event please visit http://www.nulc.ac.uk/pages/global/open-events.aspx and complete the form on the page.