Lena was a client who already had a career as an artist and graphic illustrator.
She was 25, originally from Russia and educated in Greece!She was already well-known in her field and had shown at exhibitions, but she knew that she wanted a formal qualification and to learn from others in her field. She had already identified the courses and colleges to which she wanted to apply. We helped her complete her UCAS form and arranged for her to (virtually) visit all the colleges, meet the lecturers and see their facilities. As English wasn’t her mother-tongue, she had to take the IELTS test to prove her proficiency. She already had the “Right to remain” status in the UK so a visa was not needed. Interestingly, her 2nd choice of university became her 1st choice after her virtual visit. They offered her a place which she accepted immediately and she is now very happy at her college of choice and even thinking of doing an MA too.
Result: a very happy student with “designs” on the future.
