ALUMNI stories
From the classroom to the world beyond
Plane Speaking
Maisy Baker
Oud Metha 2010–2017
It's hard to avoid referring to Maisy Baker as anything other than one of our true highfliers.
Especially now that...
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When the Plan Falls Apart
Anthony Drayson
College 2016
When Anthony Drayson opened MotoZone's doors in January 2020, he had a clear vision. He wanted to create a base for...
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From Shy Swimmer to Rugby Captain
Chelsea Nichols
Oud Metha 2007–2013 | College 2013–2021
The shy girl in the ankle-length red and white striped dress who walked through the Oud Metha...
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Fourteen Years of Standards That Stuck
Saarah Karim
Oud Metha FS2 - Year 6 | College Year 7 - Year 13 | Head Girl 2022
From FS2 at Oud Metha to Head Girl at College, Saarah Karim spent...
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Bonjour, High School Musical, and Showjumping
Cydnee (CJ) Howard
Oud Metha 2007–2013 | College 2013–2021
Among the many colourful personalities that (Cydnee) CJ Howard remembers from her time at...
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Four Countries. One Calling
Roddy Bascaro
College 2008-2015
Roddy Bascaro left DESS College and flew to Rome to study medicine in English while simultaneously learning Italian....
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THE LEAP: Experience-led insight from our community
