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Hartpury University helped prepare me for my future career by providing me with knowledge on a variety of animals, giving me an insight into the animal industry and supporting me to secure such a fantastic placement year opportunity.

It was fantastic being able to tailor my degree by choosing which modules suited my interests and ambitions and my tutors not only kindled my interest in conservation, but pushed me to aim high and achieve - both in my degree and with life goals.

While I was putting together my dissertation project, I had to spend a lot of time at the Hartpury dairy unit swabbing the cows and the team on the unit were massively helpful with my research. They even asked me to work part-time at the dairy and I absolutely loved it.

Hartpury has opened new doors and enabled me to share my passion with like-minded and interesting people, from lecturers who have supported and encouraged me, to professionals who have inspired me.

Hartpury has everything you need on site – I loved the practical sessions with the different animals and volunteering with lambing at the farm.

The fact that Hartpury offered the specific course I wanted, coupled with the ease of travelling in once a week for my academic sessions, made it the best choice.

The ability to access a foundation course for Bioveterinary science was a huge contributor. Coming from a non-academic background, I was unsure how I would adjust to university and the foundation year seemed like the perfect opportunity to introduce myself into studying.

Vanessa’s practical involvement in, and love for farming and companion animals inspired her to obtain a postgraduate qualification in Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation from Hartpury University. Her studies have enabled her to embark upon a new career as a legal advisor for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Animal Welfare (APGAW).

Whatever industry you’re interested in, whether it’s veterinary, animal, sport, or agriculture – all which Hartpury are nationally renowned in - you’ll find the connections and inspiration you need.

The best thing about Hartpury is that if you have specific interests, you can talk to your lecturers as they’re so well-versed. They have a wide range of knowledge, and even if they don't think they can support you fully, they'll get you in touch with other people who can.