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Student Soundbites

A Levels

Osa Amadi-Echendu
Name:

Osaruchi (Osa) Amadi-Echendu,18

Course:

A* in A Level English Literature, A grades in A Level Law and Art

Previous school: Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Soundbite:

Having moved from Kent to Surrey, starting college was an exciting but scary prospect. During my time at Guildford College I not only became the Student Union President, but also achieved the three A grades I needed to go to university!

Next step: Cardiff University to do Law.
Ultimate ambition: To be a lawyer (barrister).

Name: Nick White, 18 Nick White
Course: A Levels in Maths, Further Maths and History
Previous school: Kings College, Wimbledon
Soundbite: A larger amount of independence is offered here, compared to my previous schools. Teachers are also understanding of any problems or issues.
Next step: Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford.
Ultimate ambition: Possibly end up in politics or in an international agency.

Apprenticeships

Hayley Brown
Name: Hayley Brown, 17 
Course: Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Previous school: St John the Baptist
Soundbite: Really, really good! I'm glad I've done an apprenticeship - you get a taste of what work is like, you know how it's going to be when you're qualified and you're not as nervous as you know the clients. 
Next step: Stay in the job and work my way up in the industry, maybe do some other courses.
Ultimate ambition: Have a salon of my own.

Beauty Therapy

Nadira Sultana
Name:

Nadira Sultana,16

Course:

Beauty Therapy Diploma City and Guilds Level 2

Previous school: George Abbot
Soundbite:

I am really enjoying the course so far, it’s really fun!

Next step: Make up course training then university.
Ultimate ambition: To become a professional make-up artist.

Business Administration

Lily Jones
Name:

Lily Jones,17

Course:

EDI Business and Administration

Previous school: Ash Manor
Soundbite:

This course has given me an excellent idea of office life and work involved. Also learning new skills which will help me in the future.

Next step:

Find a job in an office environment and continue working up

Ultimate ambition: Own my own business.

Business

Shishir Limbu
Name:

Shishir Limbu, 21

Course:

Business National Diploma

Previous school: Wavell
Soundbite:

The course I did was great and was also better than A Level as there were no exams. Overall I enjoyed my course and would recommend it to other people.

Next step: Uni.
Ultimate ambition: Have a career in advertising.

Catering

Leo Maple
Name:

Leo Maple,18

Course:

Chefs Advanced Diploma (Professional Cookery) NVQ Level 3

Previous school: Ashcombe
Soundbite:

I have been doing the course for two and a half years now, have learnt loads and made lots of friends. The staff are all friendly.

Next step: Working part time at the William Bray in Shere and once I finish College I will go into it full-time.
Ultimate ambition: My ultimate ambition is to own either my own restaurant or catering business.

Childcare

Jenny Dawkins
Name:

Jenny Dawkins,18

Course:

Throughout this course I have learnt everything I need to know about working with children and am looking forward to putting my knowledge into practice!

Previous school: Christ's College
Soundbite:

Throughout this course I have learnt everything I need to know about working with children and am looking forward to putting my knowledge into practice!

Next step: Go straight into employment as a nanny.
Ultimate ambition: Supernanny!

Computing

Matthew Carlin
Name:

Matthew Carlin,19

Course:

IT Practitioners National Diploma

Previous school: Rodborough
Soundbite:

The College is great - friendly atmosphere, clean, the course is good. I enjoy learning about computers and animation.

Next step: I have accepted a conditional offer from Kingston University to do Computer Science in September.
Ultimate ambition: To hopefully work in the computer games industry, possibly programming.

Construction

SamuelBali
Name:

Samuel Bali,17

Course:

Site Carpentry CSkills Awards Level 2 Diploma

Previous school: Connaught
Soundbite:

Guildford College is a great place to learn and there are loads of people to meet. The course that I am doing is great and there are many skills involved in it.

Next step: Stay in college for another year.
Ultimate ambition: Have my own business.

Hairdressing

Cengiz Etem
Name:

Cengiz Etem,18

Course:

Hairdressing City and Guilds NVQ 2

Previous school: Sedgehill
Soundbite:

Very pleased with the teaching and timetable.

Next step: Working in a salon part-time and doing Level 3.
Ultimate ambition: Cutting specialist.

Perfoming Arts

Jo Papworth
Name:

Jo Papworth, 20

Course:

Acting National Diploma

Previous school: St Bedes
Soundbite:

The course has been so insightful into the performing arts industry. It has improved my confidence and through the training I have received here at Guildford College I have achieved a place at drama school.

Next step: East 15 Acting School to study their World Performance BA.
Ultimate ambition: Actress or drama teacher.

Photography

Chloe Mack
Name:

Chloe Mack,18

Course:

Photography National Diploma

Previous school: Woking High
Soundbite:

For anyone that has a real interest and passion to take creative pictures this is a fantastic course to take especially if it’s more practical work you like. It gives you so much knowledge about the industry and provides a great chance to succeed and go further in the subject.

Next step: After doing this course I now have a place at University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, where I plan to do a degree in photography.
Ultimate ambition: After doing this course I now have a place at University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, where I plan to do a degree in photography.

Travel and Tourism

Rachid Benchemam
Name:

Rachid Benchemam,18

Course:

Travel and Tourism National Award  

Previous school: Box Hill 
Soundbite:

I find this course very interesting and am learning a lot from it.

Next step:

Hopefully I will get a job in the travel industry

Ultimate ambition: Get a career in the travel business.