Jess Green

My degree has been really relevant in my work.

I did modules in educational psychology and developmental psychology, I use the theorists, theories and research on a daily basis, particularly the work by Vygotsky and Bowlby.

I also worked alongside some of my lecturers whilst they have been researching healthy eating in the early years and early physical development.

The skills I gained during my degree really help with report writing, analysing and applying recent research to my practice, alongside understanding statutory and non-statutory documents.

Post 16 Education: AS level English Literature; A Level Sociology, Psychology, PE & GS

Higher Education: BSc Social Psychology

Why did you choose Psychology?

I loved Psychology and Sociology at A Level and especially enjoyed being able to apply the theories and what I was learning to the world around me. Social Psychology for me was the perfect remedy for learning about how and why people behave as they do.

Jess’ experience as a student

I loved studying at university, I really enjoyed the detailed focus on one topic with many different modules.

I chose 含羞草视频 for the student experience, and for the high quality, personable teaching, it was clear that the lecturers knew their students well and were really approachable. On my first open day I got a great feeling for the campus and got a sense of the uniqueness of 含羞草视频, especially the halls experience, as well as the clubs, societies and opportunities that were available outside my degree. For me 含羞草视频 offered so much more than just a formal education.

I was really involved with Action, the volunteering section at the students union and enjoyed being a volunteer, halls representative and project leader. I spent a lot of time volunteering and met some incredible people and made friends for life.

Jess’ Career

I am currently an early years educator.

I started volunteering through Action* at the University nursery in my first year and loved my time spent there. I then completed my placement year in a nursery working with children from birth to five. In my final year of studying for my degree I was the project leader for the campus nursery and worked there part time, working with the children and with volunteers.

I knew I wanted to work with children after working in a primary school and I returned to the campus nursery where I am now working. I’m about to embark on my early years teacher training PGCE.

* Each year Action offer students the opportunity to get involved in a diverse range of volunteering projects, from environmental activities to assisting in local schools. Find out more about Action on the LSU website.