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My CV

• Qualifications:

  GCSEs – English Language, English Lit, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Art

  A Levels – Biology, Maths, French. I wanted each of my A levels to bring something different. Although I don’t use French much in my degree, I really enjoyed having a break from science, so i would recommend picking a humanities subject even if you want to be a scientist!

  Degree – BSc Neuroscience at the University of Leeds. I will go back for my final year (and to do my dissertation – gulp) in September this year.

• Work History:

  I worked – and still will do once the pandemic is over! – at a wedding venue for four years 👰 My main role was working behind the bar, but I would do a lot of other tasks too like washing glasses, putting up fairy lights and making the bride and groom breakfast the morning after their big day!

  I applied for a paid job in a lab at university in my first year, which fortunately I got! I spent six weeks studying a disease called Alzheimer’s, where people affected can lose a lot of their memories and behaviours. I worked with some amazing people trying to find a cure 🔬

• Current Job:

  I chose to do a placement year as part of my degree. I knew I wanted to promote science rather than do the science myself, so I looked at communications jobs. I applied for a placement at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in Public Engagement, went for an interview day and a tour of the facility, and was offered the job. It was one of the best decisions I ever made! I love it here.