Our Stories

“My GCSE choices were quite science orientated and I loved diving deeper into subjects with the balance between theory and practical knowledge, including hands-on experiments. This passion for science strongly influenced my decision to study medicine. In fact, my dissertation for my Higher Project Qualification was about the future of medicine and surgery. As deputy head girl at St George’s, I’ve embraced that role’s responsibility and it's made me more confident. Outside the classroom, I enjoy Indian classical dancing, being part of a netball team, and participating in the debating society. Music contributes a lot to who I am – especially the cello and piano. Playing in groups enables us all to connect through music which is just amazing. The Duke of Edinburgh Award also played a big part in my St George’s journey. Bronze to Gold Awards has required hard work and commitment, and during this time I built many close friendships. Another highlight of my school life was reaching the Young Enterprise Scottish National Finals and achieving the Managing Director of the Year and the Alumni Spirit Award. Overall, the community spirit and supportive atmosphere at St George's has really inspired me to become the best version of myself. After applying to study medicine at Edinburgh, Dundee, St. Andrews and Glasgow, I was humbled to receive offers from all of them – but obviously had to pick the University of Edinburgh as my first choice!”