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Name: George
Age: 28
Degree: Hispanic Studies
Year of graduation: 2001
Current Job title: Event Coordinator

Background

I studied French, Spanish, History & English A Levels 

Why Manchester and why languages?

I wanted to travel during the year abroad. 

Year out

I spent 8 months in Brazil and 2 months in Cuba. Brazil was amazing, I loved every moment and spent 4 months travelling throughout the whole country.

What next?

I spent 4 years tour-leading in 10 countries throughout 3 continents. I have done a lot of travelling and have been to all continents bar Artic/Antarctica. 

Where are you now?

I am now living and working in Canada, with a job in the Wine Industry. Languages have helped me as Canada is a bilingual country.

Do you still use your languages?

I used my languages for my freelance tour-guiding. It helps as people are always impressed and it looks good on your CV.