What is your favourite memory of your time at Brighton College?
There are a whole host of brilliant memories from my time at Brighton to choose from, with highlights including the Lower 6th Sri Lanka trip with Extra Cover organised by Father Robert, or much less glamorously, standing in a river in the name of Geography GCSE coursework to measure water velocity… it’s the people you’re with that make it! However, I couldn’t write this without reflecting on the significant amount of time I spent in the Dance School at the College. Whilst the often substantial time commitment was incredibly stressful to balance alongside homework and/or revision, I have shared some of my favourite moments to date with the people I danced with and the annual Dance Shows will remain to be a highlight.
What takes up most of your time at the moment?
Working as a Doctor in Palliative Medicine at the Martlets Hospice for the last 18 months has taught me to do things now and not wait for the future, as none of us know what it holds. I have relished the opportunity to take some time out of work to do what I love – travelling – and recently returned from a road trip around Scandinavia!
What about your life now would most surprise your Brighton College teachers?
I’m not sure what I am doing would be particularly surprising - I enjoyed science at school, whilst also being fairly sociable so I guess Medicine is quite a good fit!
What about your life now would most surprise you as a Brighton College starter?
I always saw myself living away from Brighton and forging something of my own elsewhere, be that in the UK or abroad. After moving away for University, I had been slowly creeping back ever since and made the move more permanently to Brighton a couple of years ago.
What excites you about the future?
Whilst I have enjoyed my career in Medicine to date, I have been looking to explore where it might take me out of the clinical environment, so I guess watch this space!
How has your time at Brighton College shaped your outlook on life?
Brighton afforded me the opportunity to explore a host of different interests alongside academics, and I sometimes wonder how I ever found the time to fit in all the extra-curricular activities! This mentality has definitely transferred into adulthood for me and I remain to very much be a believer in the ‘more effort you put in, the greater the rewards you’ll reap’ attitude.
What advice would you give to current Brighton College pupils inspired by your own journey?
There can often be external pressure to feel you’re progressing in life, be that personally or professionally. However, don’t be afraid to re-evaluate and change course if what you are doing isn’t making you feel happy or fulfilled.
What are you most proud of?
I’m incredibly proud of the work I have been a part of at the Martlets Hospice. The charity is close to the hearts of many people in our local community and it has been a privilege to work alongside some exceptionally caring people.
Which is your favourite House and why?
I’m clearly biased and must choose Chichester! I made some lifelong friends in my House and we were also rather successful in the House Cup during my time there – shout out to Miss Cody for being the best Housemistress there was!
What is the best thing about being an Old Brightonian?
It was great returning to the College this year to see the new Cairns Theatre in action for the 2025 Dance Show, marking 10 years since leaving the school. Alongside this, I have enjoyed staying in touch with the school community through events put on for the OBs, the annual London Drinks are always a nice way to catch up with people who you’ve lost touch with but also to meet some new faces.