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Our
Alumni
I started study at Llandrillo College in
North Wales (2000).
At that time, I felt further study wasn’t for the degree.
me, so I went into the world of work
specialising in the outdoor sector. When I
moved to Fort William, I discovered the
School of Adventure Studies and decided to
return to academic study. I joined BA (Hons)
Adventure Tourism Management in third
year. My previous experience in the sector
supported my learning and the degree
programme gave me the theory, background
knowledge and research behind these skills.
The year group that I joined were the most
wonderfully diverse group of people that
added to my experience as a student in the
most wonderful way. Random acts of
kindness and humour when I needed them
and support from UHI student clubs, have
broadened my horizons while studying.
On completion of my degree in 2019,
I chose to continue my studies with UHI and
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I am working towards an MEd in Tertiary
and Higher Education with Lews Castle
College UHI. The flexibility of how this
course is delivered has allowed me to
support the SOAS programme, both as a
lecturer and supporting the practical
programme. I enjoy working with the SOAS
team and have no plans to change my
career path.
I now have a better understanding of the
students I work with and of myself, allowing
me to reflect and gain insight into my
own practice.
Amy Exeter.
BA (Hons)Adventure Tourism
Management 2019
I progressed from Outdoor Adventure to
Outdoor Leadership and then onto
I made the right decision. There were few
options in Scotland that provided all the
benefits found on the courses I chose to
complete. I started with a background in
climbing and mountaineering and through
the use of industry leading coaches,
instructors and guides I was able to hone my
skills and achieve a wide variety of national
governing body qualifications for working in
the outdoors.
Lochaber truly is a world class playground.
It is respected on the world stage and holds
its own against the Alps, the Rockies and
the greater ranges. Right on my doorstep is
some of the most notable rock and ice