Testimonials
"The course was excellent! I reckon it's helped me so much with my confidence in regards to entering the labs in September. The demonstrators were really helpful and positive, even when you got stuff wrong. It was a really good atmosphere and solidified in my mind that I made the right choice choosing chemistry."
"Thanks for everything, it has been a fantastic week. Its great getting to sample the labs before Uni starts and now in September I will walk into Manchester University labs and know where most things are and how they are run. The staff were great, friendly, helpful, etc. and I have learned not to contaminate things! The demonstrators have been very helpful and were friendly and knowledgeable. I very much appreciate their help over the last week. Before the camp I was nervous about leaving home and starting university, but now I feel settled in before I even start and I made some great friends along the way. Thanks again and looking forward to seeing everyone in September."
"I really enjoyed the Boot Camp. After what seemed like a very long summer I was apprehensive about practical chemistry and nervous, not so much about the university or labs, but about my own abilities. The Boot Camp has really got me excited about starting at Manchester Metropolitan in September. The practicals were really interesting even though I sometimes moaned as I was doing work in August. The demonstrators were really helpful and friendly, and they didn't expect too much from us or laugh when we got stuff wrong. They were especially good at explaining things when I didn't understand. I'm so happy I came as I had second thoughts the Sunday before because I was nervous that I wouldn't be good enough or get on with new people. I realised everyone here is in the same boat and it's definitely improved my confidence in starting university and chemistry as a subject. Thank you!"
"I definitely feel the Boot Camp was useful. I definitely feel more confident with practicals and report writing. I've enjoyed the week and everyone has been really friendly. I feel that other students would benefit from a similar scheme. I feel very strongly that this week will make the transition between sixth form and university a lot smoother and much less daunting."