Graduation Profile: Harry Riley
Harry Riley, 21, from Neston graduates with an MBiol Integrated Masters’ of Biology degree and is now Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Students’ Union Vice-President for Education 2019-20.
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I’m from a small town on the Wirral peninsula called Neston and went to Neston High School and Sixth form. I’m the first in my immediate family to go to university.
Why Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ?
My high school Biology teacher said she had an amazing time when she went to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ and convinced me it was the place to go! The area is also stunning, and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ is great for Biology.
Campus Life...
During my fourth year I worked as a Campus Life Co-ordinator. The Campus Life Programme is to help students get the most from their time in Halls. I organised various events such as pizza parties, learn to cook sessions, karaoke, dodge-ball, 5 a side, kayaking, mountain walking, quizzes and film nights. I loved every minute of it!
Clubs & Societies...
I was the President of the Biological Society for 2.5 years and a committee member for the Debating Union for a year.
Highlights...
Being able to grow BioSoc from a society with less than 10 active members to having events which over 50 people regularly attend.
Overcoming obstacles...
I had various family members pass away whilst I was at University which I found rather difficult, but I had great support from the University and my fellow students.
The future...
I’ve just started a job at the Students’ Union as Vice-president of Education, so I’ll be doing that for the next year but after that who knows! If this year goes well, I might pursue the higher education route, or I may go into further biology research.
Publication date: 19 July 2019