Alfie Wilson, 22, from Haverhill studied on a games development degree with University Studies at West Suffolk College. Alfie won an additional award at the graduation ceremony held in Bury for showing significant academic improvement during his course.
Alfie said: “I started off at West Suffolk College doing computing level two. Then I moved onto games design for two more years. Then I did a three-year degree and I have successfully passed my course.
“The best thing was making connections, meeting other creative people and going to games development sessions with others – we had lots of networking opportunities whilst doing the degree.
“At the moment, I have decided that I want to be a 3D artist, improve my skills and start a career. I’m currently working night shifts for a large national restaurant chain whilst working as an artist in the day – and my dream is to get recognition for my work.
“I’d say University Studies at West Suffolk College is really good – I had a little trouble learning (throughout education) – but there was always people there to support me at both my time at the college and university. And students were very supportive as well.
“It feels good graduating – and I feel I have achieved something big in my life.
“To sum up, I’d say my time at university was good because it was a big opportunity for me to express my creativity and build up my confidence.”
