Rhianne is an adult learner who has studies Maths and English courses with Merton Adult Education.
Rhianne says: "I started at Merton College in September 2021 after being out of education for 6 years. I was really worried at first to start learning Maths again but my teacher, Hang, made us feel so welcome. She made sure that anyone in the class with additional needs was seen by student support as soon as we started so we got the right support for the year.
I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons and the way Hang taught us. Right before my exam she told me she believed I would pass and she had faith in me when I doubted myself. That boosted my confidence and I passed my L2 exam first time!
In the past I had struggled with English in school because of ADHD. When I started English at Merton College, I really improved on my reading strategies thanks to the tips and encouragement given by my tutor Hefin. As a result, I also passed Functional Skills English L2 first time!
I had a really good experience as a student at Merton and I'm glad I chose to do my Maths and English at this College. It has given me the confidence to continue my education further. My next step is to study GCSE Science, then to take on an Access course so that I can go to university and become a forensic toxicologist."
