Profile twenty nine

I am eighteen years old and I live with my foster parent and two foster sisters. I am a student and I am about to start studying at John Moores University in Liverpool. I studied my A levels, Maths, Physics and Spanish at Broughton Hall Sixth Form. I was very proud to achieve two grade Cs and a D in my results.

In my free time I enjoy listening to music, spending time with friends and getting involved in school activities such as an American exchange, a drama exchange group and volunteering to support lower year groups in the school.
When I start University I hope to get involved in netball and dance, as well possibly attending extra Spanish classes. I would also like to be involved in Formula Student which is an extra option offered to me through my course.

I am glad I was accepted for the John Moran award because after a background of living in foster care, if I ever came into any money difficulties, I wouldn’t have family to turn to for support so this grant has taken away some of my financial concerns. I will use this money towards my student accommodation. Without this grant I may not have been able to experience living in halls of residence but that was always something I wanted to do to be able to thoroughly experience student life so for that I am so grateful.

I chose John Moores because it is a great university and it seems to have a passion for encouraging work experience which is what I really want. I have chosen to do a sandwich course in Mechanical Engineering. I was always interested in Physics and Maths, then during my A levels I was studying the mechanics unit of my physics A level and knew that was what I wanted to do. I made sure I researched into the subject to make certain that it was what I want to do at university. I understand that it will be a challenge but that is what I enjoy because I know I will have to work hard.