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John Ehikhametalor has experienced different educational systems from around the world. He completed a degree in Sociology at the Ambros Ally University in Nigeria before moving to Jamaica in 2001. He then studied for a diploma in education in Kingston and later gained an MBA from the Nova Southern University’s Jamaican campus. John didn’t wait long until the first job opportunity arose at Ardenne high school where he taught Sociology and Information Technology, after which he left and went to the University College of the Caribbean.
The 31-year-old had always wanted to visit UK, and when he saw an advert in his local newspaper about studying at the University of Bedfordshire, he went to a presentation day to learn more. He was impressed with various opportunities available for teachers in the South-East and decided to improve his knowledge of information technology by studying an MSc in Applied Computing and Information Technology.
He is currently in his final semester at the University of Bedfordshire and he has appreciated the teaching style of his postgraduate course. He said: ‘All the lecturers are willing to listen to you and the respond quickly, whether it is face to face or by e-mail’
Having experienced so many different education systems, John paid tribute to the Bedfordshire way of studying. He said ‘I am doing a lot of research and individual work. Lecturers not only teach you the course content, they also show you how to manage tight deadlines and how to deal with stress, which is very important when you come out from a university and start looking for work’.
John is always happy to share his knowledge and give a career advice to other students who are interested in teaching. He is presently working as a part time teacher at the Challney Girls High School in Luton and writing a final project for his Masters. Since applying for jobs, John has been approached to teach at ten different schools thanks to his Masters, and is no longer concerned about getting a job after graduating. As well as teaching, he is also planning to work as an independent IT consultant.
His advice to other students interested in studying at the University of Bedfordshire is ‘be ready to meet a great mix of people who posses a hard-work attitude, and be aware that part time employment opportunities exist everywhere should you need to find work in the town’.
