Student Case Studies

At Borders College, our students turn education into real-world success. These case studies highlight their challenges, achievements, and career paths. Explore their stories and be inspired!

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Case Studies

Culinary stars return to inspire

Borders College recently welcomed back former students Angus Levell and Mia Kinghorn for an inspiring culinary demonstration.

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Sophie excels in early learning course

Sophie Redpath has plenty to celebrate after successfully completing the SVQ 3 in Social Services Children and Young People with Borders College’s

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Tail-wagging success for Lucie

Lucie Shand followed her dream and set up her own dog walking and training business after studying Animal Care at Borders College.

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📹 Landbased and Rural Skills

Lauren’s journey to early years success

Lauren Shannon Wilson transformed her career through the Modern Apprentice programme, at Borders College. 

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Paul Green Head Chef at Three Chimneys

Paul Green, a Borders College alumni, has been appointed Head Chef at the renowned Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye.

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Empowering women in engineering

Students Erin Moffat, Abigail Barraclough, and Ami-Lea Temple are breaking barriers in engineering at Borders College.

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 📹 Green Skills Video

Svitlana reignites her artistic passion

ESOL student Svitlana, a former art teacher from Odessa, hopes to continue her passion for teaching in Scotland.

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John’s coastal inspiration for gallery

Former student John Dean has brought some inspiration to the Scottish Borders Campus through a series of images inspired by his childhood.

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Kickstart your social services career

Jodi, Clair and Anna-Marie studied on the HNC Social Services course at Borders College and have all followed their career dreams..

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📹 The Beeches - Amy Young Video