Entrepreneurial Emma Hopes Beauty Course Leads to Owning Own Salon

Emma McBurney (19), from Donaghadee came to South Eastern Regional College (SERC) following her GCSE’s originally to study Early Years, however she has since redirected her attention to Beauty Therapy and has begun to re-imagine her future career plans and possibilities.

She is currently enrolled on Level 3 Beauty Therapy, Emma first experienced the facilities available at the college last year, when she studied on the Level 2 course. Commented on her experience, Emma said; “I think the facilities are fantastic, I really enjoy working in the salon, it’s a great set up. Its really good that we have many couches so we can facilitate multiple clients at once. The college facilities in general are very useful- I would use the Learning Recourse Centre quite regularly to help me with my assignments, and would get my lunch in the College Kitchen, it’s really good as well.”

Speaking about her time on the course, Emma said; “I’ve really enjoyed my experience so far, and I think the college and course is great. Two of my favourite parts of the course have been massages and also my lecturer Lynn - she’s been great and has made the course really enjoyable and easier for me. You can talk to her about any issues or problems you are facing and she will help you through it.”

Emma spoke about her future plans; “After completing my Level 3 course, I hope to advance to the Higher Education course- Level 4 Micropigmentation. I want to enhance my skillset and knowledge as much as possible as I hope to open my own business, and having that variety of services available will be really beneficial to the business and my potential clients.”

She concluded by saying; “I would recommend SERC to anyone, it’s been brilliant.  Coming here was probably the best decision I made, everyone has been so helpful and great, especially on this course, I’ve really loved my time studying Beauty Therapy and turning something I enjoy into a potential career.” Find out how you

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