Carly was four weeks into her A-level courses,
english literature, music, drama and performing arts when she
realised, "I wanted to be doing it, not just writing about
it."
Carly had always dreamed of a career in musical theatre so
naturally she began to study these subjects at A-level and planned
to go on to study drama at university. But she found that the
content of her courses was more theoretical than practical. So she
left the school where she had passed 12 GCSEs at top grades to go
to West Cheshire College, where she is now studying for a BTEC
national diploma in musical theatre.
Carole, Carly's mother, was initially concerned as she wanted her
daughter to follow an academic route to university. She admitted
that people generally think that the more qualifications, the
better chances students have of getting to university. However, her
daughter's happiness and top grades have completely changed her
mind.
And most importantly, Carly hasn't looked back. "We sing, dance and
act here all the time. I absolutely love this college
course."