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Student Soundbites

Name:

Anna Monk

Anna Monk  
Course:

Animal Management Certificate Level 1 (14-16 Skills Programme)

Current school: Howard of Effingham
Soundbite: I chose this course becuase I love animals and it was a perfect opportunity to learn more about them and their needs.
Next step:

Come back to Merrist Wood.

Ultimate ambition:

Something to do with animals but not quite sure what yet.


Name:

Jack Gray

Jack Gray 
Course:

Animal Management Certificate Level 1 (14-16 Skills Programme)

Current school: Richard Challener
Soundbite:

There is such a large variety of things to do here. It's even better than I thought - they even have meerkats! The course is really good and we're all friends.

Next step: Full-time animal management course, probably at Merrist Wood.
Ultimate ambition: Zookeeping.

Name:

Saskia Blaber

Saskia Blaber 
Course:

Equine Certificate Level 1 (14-16 Skills Programme)

Current school: Guildford County
Soundbite:

The course is taught in a very efficient way and everything is to BHS standard. The tutors are really nice and are always there to talk to if you have a problem.

Next step: I want to come back to the College to do equine studies for a further 2-3 years.
Ultimate ambition: Work on a polo yard.

Name:

Emily Price

Emily Price 
Course:

Equine Certificate Level 1 (14-16 Skills Programme)

Current school: Magna Carta
Soundbite:

I find the course interesting and good as you get to do all sorts of different things with horses and learn about their health.

Next step: I'll probably do another year although I'm not sure yet as I have a job at a livery stables.
Ultimate ambition: Not sure yet but something to do with horses.

Name:

Happiness Mtawali

Happiness Mtawali 
Course:

Public Services Level 2 BTEC Diploma (14-16 Skills Programme)

Current school: Guildford County
Soundbite:

I think the course is really good and different from school. I also like the fact that you are treated like an adult not a child, with your own mind and space.

Next step: I'm going to cotinue with the courses here then get a job.
Ultimate ambition: I would like to join the police.

Name:

Harry Nevitt

Harry Nevitt 
Course:

Public Services Level 2 BTEC Diploma (14-16 Skills Programme)

Current school: Guildford County
Soundbite:

My course is brilliant because of the activities we do. The College builds your confidence and makes you see your future in a better way.

Next step: I would like to go on to the next course beause it would help me as a person.
Ultimate ambition: Be a policeman.