Ellie Parker: Post Office worker delivers top marks on degree course

Award winner Ellie Parker with Dr Nikos Savvas

Ellie Parker, 21, Bury St Edmunds studied on a business and management degree and got a first class degree.

Ellie said: “I chose University Studies at West Suffolk College as I wanted to stay local – it was Bury or not at all.

“During the course we had some great guest lecturers and worked with a charity called ‘Go get Sober – helping them on a marketing project.

“The lecturers were incredible and the class sizes were relatively small (in comparison with other universities) so I think this personalised way of learning really helped me and others on the programme. I was ecstatic when I found out (I’d got a first).

“I’m currently working at a Post Office in Bury which I greatly enjoy, that said, I am looking for the next challenge in my career, where I can utilise all the skills learnt during my studies.

“Outside of work I love baking – so a dream for me would be to open up a bakery – or go on The Great British Bake Off.

“I never thought university would be for me as I’m such a home person – but I’m proud I did it and wouldn’t rule out further study in the future.

“I was recently awarded an academic excellence wward, I am incredibly proud to be awarded this by the university as I believe it has recognised my overall commitment to learning - the hard work paid off.

“It was lovely to share my graduation moment with my partner and family, I have so much to thank them for - this degree is ours. This university for me was perfect and this was a brilliant way to end the experience.”