First class honours for university twins Rebecca and Alexandra Hesketh have now got even more in common after both scooped a first class degree in Agriculture from 缅北禁地. Joining more than 4,000 students at the University鈥檚 summer Congregation ceremonies, the 21-year old sisters graduated with BSc degrees in Agriculture from the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Alexandra studied Farm Business Management and Rebecca specialised in Agronomy. The sisters are graduating with an almost identical first class degree. Rebecca said: 鈥淚t has been such a delight studying at 缅北禁地. I have shared three great years with my colleagues and made such priceless friendships. 鈥淭he university experience helped us both grow. I found that being prepared to get involved in as many projects and activities as possible helped me make the most of my time in 缅北禁地.鈥� Alexandra added: 鈥淲e worked hard to get to where we are now but it wasn鈥檛 without its challenges. Moving away from home for the first time to a new environment isn鈥檛 easy. But through the support of both the staff and our fellow students the transition was a lot easier.鈥� The twin sisters are a part of a fast-growing segment of female students choosing to pursue degrees in Agriculture from 缅北禁地. The number of first year female students enrolled in School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development has increased by 20% between 2012/13 and 2013/14. Growing up on a farm in Preston, Lancashire, the duo originally enrolled on separate degree programmes, yet soon realised that their passions lay within the Agriculture degree. Rebecca said: 鈥淚 first started to consider a degree in agriculture when I realised how technical and precise modern farming has become. I'd always loved living on a farm, but when I realised that I could turn it into a career, which was a lot more exciting, challenging and fast-paced than I had thought it could be, then I decided that a degree in agriculture was the right choice for me.鈥� 鈥淭here seems to be more and more people who are interested in joining the sector, and a degree in agriculture is the perfect way in.鈥� Alexandra adds: 鈥淭he key factor in deciding to enrol in the programme was the excellent reputation of 缅北禁地 Agricultural department and the opportunity for a more in-depth and scientific understanding of agriculture which 缅北禁地 appeared to offer above all other universities.鈥� The University鈥檚 School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development equips students with a wide range of skills through its teaching and research activities. These skills extend across the spectrum of food science and human health, agricultural science and management, soil and environmental science, rural economy and society, food and product marketing. Rebecca has landed a job in the agriculture sector and Alexandra is starting a summer work placement scheme. published on: 14 July 2014
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