Education      

Hillcrest Grammar School (Infant school)                                      1993-1996

Lady Barn House School (Junior School)                                       1996-1999

Cheadle Hulme School (Senior School)                                          1999-2005

Aquinas College (Lower sixth-form)                             2005-2006

Abbey College Manchester (Upper sixth-form)                              2006-2007 

University of Manchester                          2007-2010 (May)

University of Sydney (study abroad)                                               2009 (jan-june) 

Additional information:

One of my favourite hobbies is to travel, experiencing different cultures and meeting new friendly faces. I have been fortunate enough to visit a variety of places with my family, along with some more recent experiences by myself. This I believe has strengthened my character, building my confidence and picking up valuable experiences. In July 2008 I went to Shanghai where I did a language programme learning Mandarin for one month. I found my experience alone in China the most rewarding. The amazing culture shock of China in comparison to England gave me a new perspective of the world. Being alone in such a fascinating unique country really forced me to develop the confidence I believe I will be able to carry with me in to other areas of my future life. I have been able to develop my independence further through studying abroad. I spent one semester studying Social Anthropology at the University of Sydney, on the ‘study abroad’ program. I learnt methods of coping while being away from my family, along with the importance of peer support. Through my vast experience of different cultures obtained through research and travel, I feel I am able to identify with all kinds of people and get on well with anyone I meet. My time in Shanghai and Australia have been so special to me, assuring me that I am now responsible and strong enough to cope with new situations and to go after any goal I seek to achieve. Now, two years after my visit to Shanghai, my goals are still the same. These goals are to move to China, teach English as a foreign language, and immerse myself in the Chinese culture and language. I feel that from the skills I have developed over the past few years through travel and university, I am now at a level of maturity to realise and achieve these dreams