Life after Horticulture College

I was very fortunate that the success of my company allowed me to afford some good training and I had the pleasure of attending, Merrist Wood and Sparsholt Horticultural Colleges.

If Gardening, Landscaping or Garden design is your passion then believe me, talking from my own experience, take the college route - I am certain you will never regret it and for sure you will meet some interesting people and learn how other students tackle their daily work.

Many students would have left college this summer and maybe a few of them will be a little at a loss in deciding which way to tackle the next step of turning their knowledge into a business. We all would like to be successful and even if your passion for the outside world is greater than your desire for money it is still important to make a profit.

Profit need not be a dirty word and if you make too much then you can always become a Philanthropist and give the excess away.

I thought it would be a good idea to bring my little mini series back to the fore so that those who wish to start an enterprise can get an angle on the basics.

I hope the gist of what I am getting at will help in understanding the concept of charge out rates and profit?

Comments

[Delwarde elodie]

Sir or Madam

I am eighteen year old female student in landscape studies at a School of horticulture in Saint Germain en Laye, near Paris.

During this two year course, we have to do several practical work placements includong one abroad which must last at least four weeks.

I have already done several work placements with French professionnals and now I would like to gain experience in an English-speaking country.

I have chosen to do this work placement in Great Britain because I would like to discover British culture, and to be able to admire the landscapes.

This training period has a double aim: First to improve my knowledge of English and also to discover horticultural techniques in your country.

I would like to know if it possible for me to spend a four-week placement with your company, preferably in June.

I hope that you will be interested in my apllication, and I look forward to receving your reply. Please find enclosed my curriculum vitea.

Yours faithfully.

Elodie Delwarde
Encl :my CV

Curriculum Vitae

STUDIES

Academic year 2007-2008: first year of two year course in Amenity Horticulture
Academic year 2006-2007: Scientific Baccaleaureat

EXPERIENCE

2008: (planned) two week landscape design
2007: three week work placement with Green Spaces Department of Forges-les-Eaux

LANGUAGES

Mother tongue: French
English: Intermediate level

CUMPUTER SKILLS

I can use Word, Excel, Photoshop, and AutoCAD

HOBBIES

Gardening, drawing, music, sports