Student Spotlight - Allie Kinnear
With lockdown restrictions easing, and the demand for beauty treatments growing, we chat to Beauty Therapy student - Allie - to hear about her progression route from school, and her plans for the future.
What is your name, and where are you from?
Ailie Kinnear and I am from Abernethy, just outside Perth.
What course are you studying at Perth College UHI, and what year are you currently in?
I started studying in Perth College UHI through the schools Higher Beauty course, and then progressed to study an NC. I am now currently studying HNC Beauty Therapy, and I plan to progress to next year and complete an HND in Beauty Therapy.
What were you doing before you came to college?
Before college, I was in school.
Why did you decide to pick this course?
I choose to study this course, as I really enjoyed my previous years at Perth College UHI. I loved everything about the beauty department, and had a love for the beauty industry.
What is your favourite thing about the course?
My favourite part about the course, would definitely be the practical side of the course - as there is so many different treatments you get to learn, giving you so much experience for when you get a job in a salon or in industry.
During the pandemic, how did the style of teaching change? Were your lecturers supportive during this time?
During the pandemic, the teaching changed to online in lockdown - doing lectures through online calls, which was very different and took a bit of adapting to get used to - as it is a practical course. But even though the learning changed, all the lecturers where still so supportive and would always check up on you making sure you where coping well - and there was always plenty of access to documents needed through our online learning system, Brightspace.
Has there been any stand out/memorable moments from your course?
The most memorable part of the course, would have to have been in April 2021 when we were finally be able to return to college after lockdown and got to see everyone, and all the lecturers, for the first time in months and finally get back to practice practical work again, as this is what I love doing.
What do you like about the campus?
I like how the campus in lovely and modern. As the building is recently new, it makes it a great learning space and makes you feel as if you are in a real salon.
Have you enjoyed studying at Perth College UHI?
I have really enjoyed my time studying at Perth College UHI. Everyone you meet is really friendly, and everyone course you do you meet new people.
Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of college?
Outside of college, I love to carry on practising beauty therapy. I really enjoy doing beauty treatments on friends and family.
What are your plans, for after you finish your course?
I would to work in the industry, and hopefully get a job working in a salon or spa.
And finally, what advice would you give to someone thinking about studying at Perth College UHI?
I would recommend they go for it, if they are thinking about it, it’s such a lovely environment to learn in.
