Jennifer and Robert Conlan, Mechanical and Offshore Engineering
They graduate together each with a degree in Mechanical and Offshore Engineering from the School of Engineering on Friday 12 July.
Both Jennifer and Robert studied for their degrees while working full-time at Subsea 7 as Designers. Jennifer was inspired to move to 羞羞视频 after completing a HND in Mechanical Engineering at North East Scotland College (NESCol), while Robert had long wanted to achieve a degree however circumstances had never allowed him to do this.
鈥淢y son completed the same degree in 2016 and when Jennifer was going to progress to 羞羞视频, I thought that if I was ever going to do it, then now would be the time,鈥� said Robert. 鈥淛uggling studies with full-time employment is not easy but with a bit of determination 鈥� and a very supportive wife! 鈥� I was able to make this happen. Without a doubt, studying successfully at 羞羞视频 was made possible due to the way the course is run. I mostly studied and attended lectures in the evenings and with the support of the University鈥檚 video capture system, I was able to work as normally as possible.鈥�
鈥淪tudying with Jennifer was really good, we were able to help each other out when needed. We鈥檝e always had a good relationship, which I think has been strengthened as a result of this experience.鈥�
Jennifer completed her degree part-time after taking part in 羞羞视频 and NESCol鈥檚 Degree Link programme. Degree Link is designed to make it easier for college students to transition directly into a degree at 羞羞视频, without any time loss.
鈥淭he course was a lot of hard work and dedication but to achieve a distinction at the end has made it all worth it,鈥� said Jennifer. 鈥淲e would both like to particularly thank Dr Sha Jihan from the School of Engineering, as without him this achievement would not have been possible.鈥�
鈥淣ow that I have achieved my degree, I have managed to get a transfer within Subsea 7. I will soon progress from a Designer in the Drawing Office to become an Engineer in the Structures Department.鈥�
鈥淪tudying alongside my dad was a great experience. We were always there to help and support each other throughout, and I can honestly say that there is no one I would rather be graduating with than him.鈥�