This week we ask some big questions to one of the students (Victor) and find out how he has been inspired some family members to seek a career in the media. This week we ask some big questions to one of the students (Victor) and find out how he has been inspired some family members to seek a career in the media. My Grandad was a TV journalist and now I want to follow in his footsteps Victor Matuszak, 16, from Thetford is studying on a level 3 social media and journalism course at West Suffolk College. How has life at college been? “It’s been pretty good at college so far. I’ve learnt a bit of editing – heard a few talks from people working in the media and got a feel for how the industry works - I’m really liking it.” What do you want to do in the future? “In terms of the future, I want to do presenting on TV where I interview or talk with people. I’m also interested in advertising. The interest has come from my family. In Poland, my grandad was a well-known journalist – he was on the news and he interviewed lots of well-known people in the 70’s and 80’s. And my aunt did lots of adverts for people like John Lewis. That has inspired me.” Why did you come to West Suffolk College? “I chose to come to West Suffolk College as it’s a good place – I read good things online and talked to people who have come here. It’s the best college in the area.” What does it take to be a success in the media? “I think if you want to be a success in the media you have to have some kind of individualism – and you need a personality. You look at journalists online and they have something unique. It might be something that they wear – or a catchphrase. I haven’t come up with a catchphrase just yet.” What are your hobbies? “In terms of my hobbies, I like to travel and the favourite place I’ve visited so far is New York. There is something nice about the people there and I enjoy just walking around – it’s just such a beautiful city. I also like football – my favourite team is Arsenal I think maybe this year we have got a chance of winning it (The Premier League). “I also like perfume and fragrances. There are lots of good websites where people write about scents and fragrances - and I like online influencers who do this - it has inspired me to look into it.” What is your dream? “My dream is to review perfumes and fragrances and give an overview of how I interpret them.” What advice do you have for others starting out on a course? “In terms of advice for others – I’d say try and open up - and try and enjoy yourself.” Who would you most like to interview right now and what would you ask them? “I’d like to interview Vladimir Putin and ask him what his motivation is.” For more information about this course and others – visit www.wsc.ac.uk

I want to be a pundit on the BBC Ethan Doyle, 16, is from Thetford. He is also studying on a level 3 media and journalism course at West Suffolk College. Ethan said: “My sister came here and it’s a really good college. I think it will help propel me to the next direction. So far – it (college) is different – there are lots more people – but it’s a good kind of different. And it’s a new challenge. “The course has been interesting in terms of what we will be learning. In terms of why I chose this – my parents have always been interested in politics and news - so it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. And I love writing. “I think to do well in the media you have to be outgoing. Be yourself. And you’ve got to challenge people on their beliefs and views. “I really like sport and politics - so hopefully I can specialise in one of those areas. I particularly like playing and watching football. So, to work for someone like the BBC in a football related role would be a dream. “I’ve always wanted to be a writer, a pundit or a presenter – I’d love to be doing that in the future. On the course we get to try our hand at presenting so I’m looking forward to seeing that side of the media. “In terms of who I would like to interview right now – I’d have to say Nigel Farage - and I’d ask him his views on scaremongering.” For more information about courses at West Suffolk College you can visit www.wsc.ac.uk

My parents came to West Suffolk College and got jobs in the industries they love – now I want to do the same. Ruby Pawsey, 16, from Stradishall is studying on a level 3 social media and journalism course. Ruby said: “I always wanted to come to West Suffolk College. My mum studied business, and my dad was on a uniformed services course. (Both are now working in these respective industries). Hopefully I can follow in their footsteps by passing my course here and getting a job in an industry I love. “I picked the course because I like to ask people questions, and I want to be a reporter. I also like social media - so I wanted to do something that I really enjoy. “I’m just getting used to the college, but it’s been good so far. I feel like at school the teachers are on to you all of the time – but here (West Suffolk College) – it’s more relaxed. “I’m really looking forward to doing radio and podcasts on the course. My advice to people starting out at college is ‘just be you’ and focus on the future. “I think to be successful in the media you have to work hard, be determined and confident. “At the moment I’m interested in the cost-of-living crisis. Everything is so expensive. And I think the state of the world is not good at the moment. I’m really excited to be able to talk to other people and find out what they think about these subjects. “Ultimately, I want to be very successful and make the most of every opportunity. “If I had the chance to interview anyone in the world right now – it would be King Charles. I really want to know what is going on his head right now. Or David Attenborough – I’d like to ask him where he has been and what he has seen.