Merrist Wood Student Diaries

Read about what our students are saying about their courses:

Amenity Horticulture First Diploma

David Allen

Hi. My name is David Allen and I am just coming to the end of my First Diploma in Amenity Horticulture course. On a normal college day, I get up at 7am in order to be ready for my taxi at about 8am. I get a taxi to college as I have a...

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Animal Management National Diploma

Lucy Whiting

My name is Lucy, I am in my second year of course which is National Diploma in Animal Management. On a normal college day, I have to wake up around 7am, so I leave enough time to get ready and drive to...

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Arboriculture National Diploma

Ryan Clair

My name is Ryan and I have just finished the first year of the National Diploma in Arboriculture. A typical college day for me is to arrive at college and prepare the equipment I am going to use on tree surgery practicals...

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Countryside Management National Diploma

Elizabeth Walker

On the Countryside ND there are No typical days. I might find myself delivering a PowerPoint presentation or delivering lamb quads! My day officially begins at 9am but the group often arrives earlier to grab a cup of tea and...

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Golf Management Foundation Degree

Carol Masters

Hi, my name is Carol and I am just finishing the first year of a two year Golf Management Foundation Degree. Being a mature student, I have found it challenging but also refreshing returning to full-time education after...

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Public Services National Diploma

Imran Khan

My name is Imran Khan and I am in my first year of a National Diploma in Public Services. On a typical college day I would drive in to college in time for my first lesson at 9am, unless I am duty student in which case I would...

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