Meet the students

Find out more about our former students and the exciting careers they have developed.

Jonathan, Arboriculture Level 3

Jonathan shares how his course has helped him secure a job straight out of college.

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Jonathan, Arboriculture Level 3

Arboriculture and Countryside Management

Jonathan shares how his course has helped him secure a job straight out of college.
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Craig, Gardening Level 1

Horticulture and Landscaping

Craig joined us at Merrist Wood for a new start and is thriving in an outdoors environment.
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Charlotte, Gardening Level 1

Horticulture and Landscaping

After a great experience with Horticulture, Charlotte came to Merrist Wood college to take her skills to the next level.
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Erin, Equine Management Level 3

Equine Management

Erin joined Merrist Wood College straight after secondary school to focus on her passion.
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Enzo, Equine Management Level 3

Equine Management

Enzo shares how doing such a varied course has helped him realise what he most enjoys.
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Alfie, Animal Management Level 3

Animal Management and Agriculture

Having always wanted to work with animals from a young age, Alfie was drawn to Merrist Wood where there’s a wide variety to care for.
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Harry, Agriculture Level 2

Animal Management and Agriculture

Harry shares what a day in the life looks like for an Agriculture student at Merrist Wood and how the course is helping him reach his goals.
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Emily, Agriculture Level 2

Animal Management and Agriculture

Emily shares her student journey, her experience of living at Merrist Wood in student accommodation and how she is shaping her career.
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Alice, Sport and Coaching Level 3 Alumni

Sports Therapy and Exercise Science

Alice studied at Merrist Wood College between 2016 and 2018. She's now been accepted onto a PGCE with the view to becoming a secondary school PE teacher.
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Dominique, Access to Nursing

Access to Higher Education

In 2021 I completed my access course with 45 credits at distinction, something I never imaged doing.
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