Cory Edwards

About you and background

Corey Rhys Edwards, 20, Llwynypia, Rhondda

What course did you study at Coleg y Cymoedd?

Levels 2 & 3 Performing Arts RSL

What made you decide to study at Coleg y Cymoedd?

I was referred to the Open Day at the college by my tutors at ITEC.

Why did you choose to study this course?

Jaye, I attended an open day to find out about the Performing Arts course and the love and passion she showed for performing arts, made me realise this is exactly where I wanted to be.

What are the benefits of studying at Coleg y Cymoedd?

How helpful each individual is - whether the Learner Service Team, your tutors or even the staff at Learning Centres; each and everyone is there to help you to the best of their ability and will do so as happily as they can.

What do you intend to do next/what are you doing now that you have left?

I will be attending READ College, this a foundation school that will help me get to a 3-year private performing arts institution with ease. Thanks to its 95% pass rate.

How is the course helping you achieve your ambitions?

It taught me everything I know about performing arts and even helped me become a stronger and more mentally sound individual. This course has made me such a stronger performer and I’m a more skilled actor, dancer and singer thanks to the tutors and the work they did with me. It also taught me how to deal with real situations, helping tremendously with my anxiety.

How will studying impact on your life?

Its pushed me and allowed me to go to new heights and hit the dreams I’ve always wanted to hit. I could never have done it without studying this course at the college.

Would you recommend this college and this course to others?

110%!! This is by far the best 3 years of my life, everyone should experience this college and the courses offered.