Why I chose my course - Physiotherapy

Initially, I looked towards Huddersfield because it was one of the few universities offering the course that was within commutable distance of my hometown, Leeds, but I was soon to discover that it was not only the closest option but, also undoubtedly the best.

Physiotherapy is a competitive course and being a mature student, I was aware getting the offer of a place would be no small task but, Huddersfield’s appealing nature only made me want it more. and helped me establish that Physiotherapy was the path that felt right for me. 

My open day experience

I discovered just how much Huddersfield has to offer at an Open Day, where my first impressions actually turned out to be rather accurate. Stepping on campus that morning, I instantly loved the feel and vibe of the place. It was friendly, it felt warm, there was a buzz and navigation was relatively easy.

The size of campus being reasonably small and having everything in one place was exactly what I was hoping for because it instantly felt like a community. 

Much to my surprise, I ended up with a private tour and the Student Ambassador who showed me, and family, around could not have been more helpful and informative on so many aspects of university life. She also displayed a real interest in discovering more about my motivations for considering studying at Huddersfield. 

A moment that stood out for me was when a member of staff addressed the ambassador by name and said: ‘Aren’t you cold in just a T-shirt, can I get you a jumper?’ I knew in that moment that Huddersfield was a place that cared. It was my experience on that tour which inspired me to become a Student Ambassador myself.

Getting familiar with the course

Visiting the Open Day and the subsequent Applicant Visit Day, held in the spring, was the perfect way for me to really get familiar with different members of the tutoring team. I was impressed how every member of staff was consistently helpful and extensively knowledgeable on their specialised discipline. 

I am certainly more of a practical learner so, I found the level of practical content most appealing but, overall, the people were just as influential. All the staff and Physiotherapy students I got the opportunity to meet genuinely beamed with passion for the field and that inspired me to take that leap.

One element that particularly drew me to the course itself, was the Ramsden Building where many of the practical sessions take place. It was the only building I saw, out of every university I visited, that had the feel of a hospital inside. 

On arrival at Ramsden, we were welcomed in by a third-year Physiotherapy student who gave us a detailed tour of the facilities and it was at that point I began to imagine myself being there - it just felt like the perfect fit.