United Kingdom
I am an 18 year old student, starting Stockholm School of Economics in August. After SSE, I plan to start a career in finance. Experience - Welfare research (read my essay under ‘projects’) - Written for The Hampton Economics Digest (read my articles under ‘experience’) - Won national and international medals for my school in rowing - School piano concerts - Mentor for a Year 7 form Academics - I have accepted an offer to study BSc business & economics at the SSE - A-Levels: Maths, Economics & Physics - A-Level grades: pending (three A*s for UCAS) - (i)GCSEs: eight 9s, two 8s
I researched and wrote articles about economics-related topics for a student-led economics magazine. My articles have been: - The Demographic Death Spiral - Immigration: a more nuanced approach - Out of Work and Out of Sight - How Britain became the G7’s most inflation-exposed economy
I spent a week at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) office in Westminster. The CSJ is a think tank that highlights and recommends policies that help the disadvantaged communities in our country. My main project was on how relevant conventional economic models (namely the Phillips Curve and Beveridge Curve) are in the current economic climate (with migration, welfare etc.) This research included reading and summarising economic reports, researching alternate models, analysing past Beveridge Curve data and drawing graphs to illustrate what happens to the economy in these conditions. I also learnt about Britain’s current economic situation. It involved reading CSJ reports on our most deprived communities, talking to experts who work there, analysing LFS data and comparing different demographics.
I volunteered in Malaysia (Borneo) with the Tampat do Aman. Over a few days, I helped the team: - Put up a fence for a church - Build a retaining wall for a church - Mix and lay concrete for part of a school’s driveway - Host a beach sports activities session for the children of a local school
I attended three days of interactive webinars hosted by PwC. The focus was on the roles of audit, tax, consulting and operate. For each role, PwC created scenarios and activities for us to work through. These included: - Conducting a PESTLE analysis and performing a mini audit on a grocery supplier - Creating growth strategies for a supermarket - Identifying signs of financial crime in business reports - Proposing strategies for a firm moving into a new office that balance goals of sustainability, profitability and community impact. I also gained insights into: - How to develop my personal brand and explore my values - Interview and presentation skills - Recent developments in PwC’s use of AI to boost efficiency - How PwC ensures sustainability, inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
I spent a week with the Boathouse Youth across their centres in Blackpool (and Fleetwood). This charity runs activities to build happiness and confidence in the young people who live there. I spent most of my time helping run sessions and activities. I also helped with some gardening, painting, buying resources and setting up.