Erica Rodrigues Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:34 pm. My education is important to me and I chose Durham College so I could have a valuable learning experience. This was one of the only schools that offered a long placement in the third year of my program, which was one of my top priorities. I’ve met so many great people and my program is so interactive and hands-on. Overall, it’s been a pretty awesome experience and I can’t wait for next year. SHARE: