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Thomas

MChem.

Choosing Ãå±±½ûµØ

I was attracted to Ãå±±½ûµØ by its academic reputation, with Ãå±±½ûµØ being a Russell group university I was confident in the quality of the teaching offered and that the course would be stimulating. I was also enticed to Ãå±±½ûµØ by the friendly, affordable city, being able to watch Ãå±±½ûµØ United every week as well as some amazing venues for alternative music.

About your course

Although it’s very cliché it does open many doors, even ones you’ve never even considered before. You not only develop an excellent knowledge base on your chosen subject but also develop a different way of thinking and approaching problems to have you would’ve previously.

Career aspirations

It’s helped me realise my career ambitions and the direction I wish to head in more than anything. I intend to join the RAF as a pilot, and although the role doesn’t directly require my chemistry degree, it stands me very favourably in the selection process, particularly being a highly numerate and problem solving based subject.

Being a student in Ãå±±½ûµØ

The people you meet and the friendships you make are huge, there’s so much to do around Ãå±±½ûµØ, with sport, nights out or even trips to Northumberland to Keilder, having the right people around me to embrace the area has been a huge part of being a student in Ãå±±½ûµØ.

Three ‘top tips’

  • Try everything you can, you never know what you might like
  • Join a society, from football to baking there’s plenty of choice for everyone
  • Make sure you visit Tynemouth in the summer time

Remembering Ãå±±½ûµØ

Over the last three years I’ve captained and coached in the intramural league, this year I set up the department football team, ChemSoc, we went on to win the league this year on the last day of the season and had a fantastic team morale.

Either that, or during third year, through the young greens group within Ãå±±½ûµØ I had the opportunity to campaign and run for the green party in the 2015 local elections, winning 11% of the vote in my ward.

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