It’s a family affair at City of Glasgow College

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23^rd November 2012

It’s a family affair at City of Glasgow College

This year’s graduation ceremony at City of Glasgow College is set to have a distinctly family flavour.

More than 800 students will take to the stage at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall on November 26^th as one of Scotland’s largest colleges honours their achievements. Among the successful learners will be a mother and son, twin brothers, twin sisters and at least one brother and sister.

Mother and son Carol and Allan Salisbury, from Renfrew, initially found rubbing shoulders in the college corridors a little embarrassing. Carol has just completed an HNC Professional Cookery and is now shadow lecturing at City of Glasgow College, while Allan has completed an HND in Hospitality Management. The 22 year old said: “It was definitely a bit weird at the beginning, especially when my Mum would shout hello and wave at me in the college canteen, but once I got used to the idea, it was totally fine and can actually be quite nice. We studied slightly different courses so couldn’t really work together but we have been able to offer each other tips and advice.”

For brother and sister Martin and Nicola Gigli, from Clydebank, art and design clearly runs in the blood. 28 year old Martin is preparing to graduate with an HND in Production Design, while his sister is set to receive an HND in Interior Design. 25 year old Nicola said: “It was actually really good going to college at the same time as my brother. We didn’t try to avoid each other. In fact, we actually gave each other a lot of support because our courses were similar. We’re now both studying for degrees at Glasgow Caledonian University. We haven’t talked yet about going into business together after University but you never know!”

Principal of City of Glasgow College, Paul Little, commented: “It’s great to see so many family members graduating at the same time. City of Glasgow College is Scotland’s largest further education college, but we’ve always worked hard to maintain a close-knit friendly family atmosphere. I’m always impressed by the wide spectrum of learners who come to us at different times in their lives and from across the world. I look forward to welcoming all students to this year’s graduation and congratulate them on their amazing achievements.”

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