A Levels
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Name:
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Louisa Burton, 18
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Course:
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A* and two As in A Level Business, Communication & Culture and Sociology
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Previous school:
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Guildford County
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Soundbite:
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I was over the moon when, at my tutor's suggestion, I successfully applied for a Logica sponsored place on Winchester University's business management degree. To get these results is the icing on the top.
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Next step:
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Winchester University to do a Business Management Degree
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Ultimate ambition:
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Not sure yet!
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Name:
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Jane Egwari, 17
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Course:
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(Applied) BTEC Level 3 Diploma and AS Levels in Psychology and Sociology
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Previous school:
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King's College
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Soundbite:
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I love all my courses, because I am particularly interested in all of them. I love science and that's the reason I chose BTEC Science and Psychology. Also I like Sociology because it provides an insight into how society works. Guildford College is great, supportive, has a good social environment and the learning and teaching are superb.
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Next step:
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University to study either midwifery or medicine (I'm taking Biology next).
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Ultimate ambition:
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To be a hospital specialist midwife or doctor.
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Beauty Therapy
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Name:
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Sophie Low, 17
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Course:
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Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma
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Previous school:
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Rodborough
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Soundbite:
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I really enjoy the course; it's everything I expected when I was thinking of doing it. The course includes variation and has many things for you to do. Everyone is friendly and willing to help.
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Next step:
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I am currently working at a beauty salon and hope to progress higher in the job.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To own or manage my own beauty salon.
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Business
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Name:
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Jacob Roadley, 18
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Course:
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Business Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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Glebelands
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Soundbite:
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Wide range of business units, good teachers with business backgrounds and I would recommend the course to others.
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Next step:
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Portsmouth University to study accountancy.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Be a business advisor.
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Catering
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Name:
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Patrick Mainstone, 17
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Course:
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Professional Cookery and Hospitality Introductory Diploma VRQ Level 1
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Previous school:
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The Abbey School
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Soundbite:
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I feel the course has improved me as a chef and given me more of an understanding of what the industry is all about and I've learned so much about front and back of house as well.
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Next step:
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VRQ Level 2.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To become a chef.
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Construction Trades
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Name:
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Mark Fermin, 17
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Course:
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Electrical Installation (Performing Engineering Operations) Level 2 City and Guilds Certificate
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Previous school:
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Home schooled
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Soundbite:
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The College is a great place. The teachers are always there to help when I need it. There are plenty of opportunities no matter what you want to do.
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Next step:
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Level 3 or Apprenticeship.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Become an electrician.
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Name:
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Ben Angliss, 21
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Course:
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Bench Joinery Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
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Previous school:
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Thomas Knyvett College
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Soundbite:
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My friends' dad is a construction manager and he took me on as an apprentice. Recently I helped build the film sets for World War Z and Les Miserables. It is quite different to carpentry on a normal site because everything is temporary. I love it and look forward to going to work!.
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Next step:
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Progress further in my current role.
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Engineering
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Name:
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Kobi Byrne, 17
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Course:
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Engineering (Performing Engineering Operations) Level 1 City and Guilds Certificate
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Previous school:
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Woolmer Hill Technology College
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Soundbite:
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I found that Guildford College provides the hands on skills that I would find useful and necessary for further education or future life.
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Next step:
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I haven't yet decided whether or not to continue engineering at university or try for full-time work.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To put the skills I have learned here to the best of their uses.
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Hairdressing
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Name:
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Izzy Allan, 17
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Course:
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Hairdressing NVQ Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma
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Previous school:
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St Peter's
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Soundbite:
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I really enjoy doing this course as I have learned a lot in the past two years. I also like the fact that paying clients come in as it builds up your confidence for when we will be working in salons.
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Next step:
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Beauty and makeup course and hair up.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Freelance hair and makeup styling.
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Health & Social Care
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Name:
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Yanu Pun, 20
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Course:
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Health Studies Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
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Previous school:
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A school abroad.
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Soundbite:
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Guildford College is really fantastic. There are many facilities in the college to provide hep with your studies. I am really enjoying the course because the teachers are helpful and supportive.
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Next step:
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I'm hoping to go to university and get a degree in adult nursing.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Adult nursing.
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IT & Computing
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Name:
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Thomas Zaloumis, 19
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Course:
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Information Technology Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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St Stithians College
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Soundbite:
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I've never been happier in my entire education than when I came to Guildford College!
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Next step:
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I hope that I'll be able to get into university to extend my IT skills.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Start my own business and get on the cover of Forbes Magazine!
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Media
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Name:
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Poppy Thompson, 17
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Course:
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Creative Media Production Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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The Howard of Effingham
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Soundbite:
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I chose to come to Guildford College because the course seemed to suit me; there were many other courses, but Guildford's seemed to be the most professional. The TV studio is brilliant and very high spec. The course leaders are very helpful and are well equipped with knowledge about life outside of college within the media business. There are a variety of activities to do on the course and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to other people. If you put in the effort you will enjoy the course a lot.
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Next step:
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Either university or working at a media firm.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Be a director of photography and make my own avant garde film.
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Motor Vehicle Mechanics
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Name:
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Ali Hussain, 18
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Course:
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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) Level 1 IMI Diploma
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Previous school:
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Woking High
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Soundbite:
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I came to see the College on an open day and decided it was the right college for me. I have been here three years and learned a lot – there are good facilities, the teachers are great and you get to do plenty of practical work on cars. I would recommend it – you can achieve a qualification and become a practiced mechanic.
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Next step:
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Work for a garage.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Open my own business in about five years.
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Performing Arts
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Name:
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Scott D Elliott, 18
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Course:
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Performing Arts (Acting) Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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Hinchley Wood
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Soundbite:
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This is a fantastic course for up and coming actors; we study acting in multiple ways such as classical, historical and contemporary and put on a range of performances. The facilities, including the new TV studio, are also great.
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Next step:
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Going into the acting industry.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Star in blockbuster films.
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Photography
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Name:
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Jasmine Chivers, 17
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Course:
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Photography Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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Bishop David Brown
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Soundbite:
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I love that on this course you don't just use digital you use film and are given many opportunities to experiment with different format cameras. You don't just use the studio for projects you can go on location. Being able to use the darkroom is fantastic as well as using Photoshop on the Macs.
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Next step:
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Photography at university.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To become a dance/fashion photographer
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Travel & Tourism
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Name:
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Abigail Edwards, 19
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Course:
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Travel and Tourism Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma
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Soundbite:
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I love the course as it's been a passion of mine; I would highly recommend Guildford College to anybody wanting to do travel and tourism as it's a great step into the industry.
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Next step:
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Customer support staff agent at Gatwick Airport for easyJet.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic.
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