Polly returns to college to talk about life in the travel industry

Former Travel and Tourism student Polly Miles-Hudson went back to college to give current students an insight into life as a holiday rep in the sun.

Polly, 20, who works for travel giant TUI, told students about her dream job when she delivered a presentation on working in the travel industry.

She talked about the highs and lows of working as a rep and the opportunities it offers to anyone planning a career in the industry – with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

“I love my job. For the experience you get, even if you do just one season, I would recommend it. You get to meet people who become friends for life. It is a great job to be in and you can work your way up the ladder from there,” said Polly, who spends the winters in the Mediterranean sun.

She said the Travel and Tourism course helped build her confidence and gain the knowledge to apply for a job in the industry.

“The teachers at CRC helped me considerably. Studying Travel and Tourism gave me the knowledge and confidence to apply for the job and helped with knowing what to expect,” she said.

CRC Travel and Tourism lecturer Anna Jones said Polly had inspired the students with her talk on careers in the industry.

“It was excellent to receive an informative insight into the life of a travel agent and the students really enjoyed Polly’s visit. It was great to see her back in the college and to hear how well she is doing in the job she loves,” she said.

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