AGE
27 (and married!)
NATIONALITY
British born, with a bit of Iranian and German thrown in for good measure
DEGREE AND SUBJECT
DPhil in Pathology (Developmental Biology)
PREVIOUS UNIVERSITIES
Imperial College London
Kings College London
YEARS AT PEMBROKE
Two
STRENGTH ON THE COMMITTEE
Playing Devil’s advocate! Being a little older and
wiser AND married… must count for something!
WHY PEMBROKE?
I chose Pembroke because it is one of the smaller Colleges in Oxford, and I knew I didn’t want to go to a graduate only college. Having done my Undergraduate and MSc at two London universities I was used to getting lost in the crowd and feeling part of the masses. I knew a friendly and more intimate College would suit me more. The collegiate atmosphere, particularly at Pembroke, makes you feel at ease almost immediately and the smaller graduate population also means it’s easier to make friends and know people by name, not just a face you recognise.
FAVOURITE OXFORD MOMENT SO FAR?
Matriculation was the most special and most significant day of my Oxford career so far. I felt very proud to be at the University of Oxford and at Pembroke. Being a part of this great Oxford tradition is an honour, I’m not sure anything will match it … till I graduate!
NUMBER ONE TIP FOR FRESHERS
Try to attend as many College and MCR events as possible, I especially recommend the ‘Ramble with the Master’ and ‘Exchange Dinners’! The MCR is the heart of the graduate community; a place to work, hang out and have a cup of tea/coffee whilst reading the paper, or relax and watch your favourite TV show. In order to do well in your studies it is essential you have some down time, so study hard, but have fun too!! Oh, and if you’re married try to convince your other half to join in…
