After finishing A-levels, I went on to study Medicine at the University of Birmingham. I graduated in 2016, and I have been working since then as a Doctor in Birmingham. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at university and though at times it was hard work, I had lots of time for socialising, sport and travelling too.
I am currently working in A&E in Birmingham and also studying a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Medicine.
WGS not only helped me achieve the grades and university place that I wanted but also taught me to make the most of every opportunity available. I developed lifelong friends, and I learnt that working hard and playing hard are equally important: this ethos was something that I continued at university!
I’m sure that my love of travelling also started at WGS after falling in love with the Caribbean on a sports trip to Barbados. Since this, I have travelled to many cities in Europe, St Lucia, Central America, China, Thailand and most recently Sri Lanka.
I played Hockey throughout my time at WGS and ended as Captain of the first team; this is where I learnt invaluable skills in teamwork and leadership, and these have been helpful in my career. I have continued to play and enjoy Hockey throughout university, and after graduating, I captained my local team met some of my closest friends through this.
My advice for current pupils would simply be to work hard, enjoy it and look out for each other – these could be friends for life!