I was educated at Watford Grammar School in London before enrolling at the University of Manchester for my undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations. Having obtained a First Class degree, I was then accepted by Cambridge University for a taught Masters course in International Relations, from which I am due to graduate in October 2013 with Distinction.My professional experience is centred on the field of public affairs, which covers lobbying and political communications. Following my undergraduate degree I interned in a top London public affairs firm, MHP Communications, before joining Lexington Communications as a Research Consultant. Writing and editing was a key part of my duties with these firms, since my work mainly involved writing to key political stakeholders and drafting reports. In addition to my public affairs experience I have completed internships in the UK Parliament and the US Senate, both roles which required extremely strong written abilities.###PersonalA main hobby throughout my higher education has been competitive debating, at which I have competed at the highest levels - in 2011 I represented Manchester at the World Universities Debating Championships. Debating demands the ability to think logically and structure an argument coherently. Another relevant hobby is writing - I have written articles and opinion pieces on current affairs for a number of publications including openDemocracy.org.###Publications, Awards & Achievements1. Articles and opinion pieces on current affairs published by openDemocracy.org, Student Direct and Manchester University Law Magazine 2. Cambridge Home and EU Scholarship Scheme (C.H.E.S.S) Award 2012 – awarded based on merit to postgraduate applicants proposed by their faculty 3. University of Manchester World and European Debating Championships Squad 2010 4. Associated Board Advanced Level in Music Performance: Cello – Grade 8 2008
在曼彻斯特大学攻读政治学以及国际关系之前,我就读与Watford语法学校。 之后,我被剑桥大学录取继续攻读国际关系硕士并在2013年毕业。 我的专业方向是公共事务,包括政治游说以及政治传播。 我本科毕业值周,我在一家伦敦公共事务公司实习-MHP传媒公司。之后我加入了Lexington传媒公司成为了一个研究咨询师。 我在这两个公司的主要职责就是编辑和写作,我主要负责撰写政治利益相关报告。 除了在公共事务相关方面的实习,我还在美国参议院以及英国议会实习,两个职位都需要很强的写作能力。
我的个人爱好是参加辩论比赛,我曾经代表慢切斯特参加世界大学辩论大赛。辩论体现了一个人的思维逻辑以及论据完整性。 我的另一个爱好就是写作, 我经常根据时事创作发表。
发表,奖项以及成就:
1.时事评论发表于openDemocracy.org
曼彻斯特大学法律杂志
2.Cambridge Home and EU Scholarship Scheme (C.H.E.S.S) Award 2012-由研究生导师推荐
3.世界大学辩论赛四强 2010
4.大提琴八级 2008