See what some of the current International Students have to say about studying at Wigan & Leigh College.

Xiang Yan Li – China

Xiang, 19, came to Wigan & Leigh College three years ago to study Art & Design and is now in her final year of a National Diploma in Fashion & Clothing.

Franklin Nettey – Ghana

Franklin, 27, came to College this year on the BITE access programme for International Students (now the IPC).  On completion of this programme he intends to progress onto higher courses in Computing, with a view to pursuing a career in this field.

Franklin says: “This access programme is integral to furthering my study at the College and has given me a great insight into education in the UK.”

Winn Thaw Winn – Myanmar

Winn, 30, is studying on the Foundation Degree in Construction Management, after successfully completing a Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering.

Cynthia Omojafoh – Nigeria

Cynthia, 27, first came to Wigan & Leigh College four years ago on the BITE programme and progressed onto the Higher National Diploma in Computing.  She is now completing a “top-up” BSc Hons Degree in Computing.  In 2007 she was awarded the title of International Student of The Year.