Nervous about starting College? Student ambassadors are here to help.
Starting anything new can be a daunting and difficult experience. Moving away from home to a new town, whilst starting a new course can result in lots of questions.
Will I fit in? Am I going to make any friends? How will I know where to go? Will there be anyone to help me if something goes wrong?
That’s where RNC student ambassadors come in. Having someone who has been there and knows exactly what you are going through can really help, with many ambassadors having specialist personal experience skills.
Student ambassadors are trained to deal with a range of issues that they may encounter which includes things like:
- safeguarding
- exam stress
- homesickness
- finding new friends
- engaging with other students
and much, much more to ensure you settle in as quickly as possible.
Other student ambassador duties
- attend a short training programme to prepare for the role
- help out at the New Student Conference
- meet and greet new students over the arrival week
- help plan Induction Week
- help with induction sessions, supporting staff and students
- continue to support students into the first year of their studies
- refer student mentees with particular issues to an appropriate member of staff
- represent the College in a positive manner
If you choose to become a student ambassador, apart from feeling good about helping others, it will also provide a great opportunity to gain valuable transferable and employability skills.
Student Ambassadors 2026-2027
Ana
Hi. My name is Ana, I’m 21 years old and I’m a third year RNC student.
I’m studying A Level Psychology and A Level Sociology, as well as getting my Level 3 Braille qualification last year.
I love travelling, games like Baldur’s Gate 3, and of course coffee.
I’m always more than happy to help anywhere I can so please feel free to find me for a chat if you want or need it.
Beth
Hi, my name is Beth. I am 18 years old from Burnley in Lancashire.
I am currently in my third year at RNC, studying Support Work in Schools.
My interests are singing, dancing, following The Sidemen and chilling with my friends.
I love helping people and sharing my knowledge so if you need any support do not hesitate to find me and I will do my best for you.
Dayzie
Hey it’s Dayzie! I’m 17 and a second year student studying a variety of Level 3 courses.
My current fave things consist of: walks with my labradoodle Pablo; watching EastEnders first thing in the morning; spending time with my boyfriend, family and friends; blind cricket; acoustic shooting; oh, and if you ask the reception staff at thePoint4 they’d definitely say online shopping 😂
I’ve got a ton of lived experience that I hope helps others with their struggles.
Eddie
Hey, my name is Eddie.
I’m originally from Romania and have been living in the UK for nine years.
I’m really passionate about goalball and the gym. The courses I’m studying are Business and Personal Training.
I’m always around if you need me; either in the bar or the vaping shelter by the Hub.
I’m always happy to help anyone – whilst I can’t see anything, I’m very aware!
Ella
Hi I’m Ella and I’m 20 and from Walsall which is in the West Midlands. I’m starting my third year at RNC.
My hobbies are baking, reading fiction books, watching films and TV series on Netflix. I also like watching and attending football matches and I support Manchester City women’s team. I enjoy spending time with my friends hanging out in the student bar and listening to music, I’m a big Taylor Swift fan.
I’m a kind and friendly person and I always like helping people if it’s guiding students around the College campus or helping students if they need help with their work. I’m a good listener and I will listen to everyone’s opinions.
Freddie
Hello, I am a second-year student. I have lived in Selby, North Yorkshire since 2017 and I have two lovely older Brothers.
I have been visually impaired from birth with Aniridia which is a rare genetic condition that means my iris doesn’t work, I was also born Autistic.
In my spare time I like to draw, listen to music and I also like train spotting and learning about the railways. History has always been a keen interest of mine too.
If you ever need someone to ask for help or guidance or simply to talk to I am always around and willing to help you. One final thing the bacon sandwiches in Refuel are lovely!
Johnathan
Heya. I’m Johnathan and I’m a second-year student. I’m studying A Level Sociology and Psychology as well as an EPQ.
I’m really into anime and gaming, currently fixated on Cyberpunk. So, if anyone wishes to discuss, I’m open.
If you ever need help, whether it’s questions you’d like to ask or somewhere you’d like to go, feel free to come and ask me or reach out to me personally. I’m usually available. I hope that you enjoy your time here but for now, peace out.
Ryan
My name is Ryan.
My interests / hobbies are sports, technology and gaming. I enjoy these a lot because I do them a lot of the time like partially sighted futsal / football / running / athletics / track and field, and every other sport that exists.
I really enjoy tech, because I like to see what’s out there to explore and discover old and new tech and to see if it’s useful or not for that tech to be used. I play games such as sport and racing games, card and strategy games, some shooting and fighting games.
Sports, technology and gaming are the main pathways for my future life / careers.
Skye
I am aged 18 years old. I am in my third year at RNC.
My main interests are playing sport, following disability sport, and horses.
I love helping anyone so anyone who wants a hand just ask and I will be happy to help.