Learning Mandarin Chinese with SWC
#WOW Cathal Deehan tells Way out West all abouthis joruney studying Mandarin Chinese at South West College. When I found out that South West College were offering Mandarin Chinese I immediately signed up. I had studied a little bit years before, but
Starting a childcare business during a pandemic
I completed my Level 3 National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development in June 2012 as a ‘mature student’ and mother of 3 . During my 2 years as a student in SWC, the Lecturers were extremely supportive and encouraged
Erasmus+
Kristi-Ann, from Aruba, spent the semester before Christmas studying the University of Ulster BSc (Hons) Social Work programme at SWC Dungannon, as part of the Erasmus+ programme. She reflects on her time in Northern Ireland. I have lived in Aruba all
The Youthscape Diaries: Part 1
My First Day Hello there, I’m James. It’s my first ever post on the all new Youthscape blog and on it I’ll be telling you all about my experiences on this great new youth programme (known as Youthscape) in South West
Meet the team: Matthew McKeown
Matthew McKeown is a part time lecturer at South West College and a past student of the college. He knows everything there is to know about how Vehicle Maintenance is taught in Further Education. When I first left school I knew I wanted
Beauty Therapy at SWC
Loretta Gallagher is a former South West College Beauty therapy student who has now been working in the industry for 11 years. She has lived in Australia for 4 years, and is Salon Owner at Enchanted Skin Care and Beauty.
SWC Beauty Students, Diary From Spain
South West College Beauty Therapy Students recently spent three weeks on work placement in Oviedo, Spain. They each kept a journal of their adventures. Here's what they got up to in Week One! Day 1: Sunday 4th March Yadira Nugent: Today's the
GOBY Talk, with Robert Kelly
Robert Kelly is a visual artist. He is a member of Black Church Print Studio since 2010. He works in printmaking, painting, drawing, photography and video. He spoke to Way out West about how he has navigated a career in Art, and
Studying Education @ SWC
Gerard McCabe recently studied the City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training at South West College. He tells Way out West all about his experience
Design student, Ciara McDonald
Ciara McDonald, studying a Foundation Degree in Product and Graphic Design, talks to Way out West about her time at South West College and what she hopes to do next. Watch the video interview with Ciara, and read below to