What made you decide that Bristol University was the one for you?

As I got all A* grades in my GCSEs I decided to reach for the stars when applying for universities, and applied to universities which had top 10 rankings in Law.

Why did you choose to study law? 

My parents were keen for me to pursue either medicine or law. I opted for law in the end as it would not necessarily define my career path, as a medical degree would. I knew that I could do whatever I wanted to do with a law degree.

What have you found most inspiring during your time at the University of Bristol?

The power of students to create change here. At school I often felt as though my options were limited and that my thoughts and ideas were not taken seriously by the people around me. At Bristol I have found space to grow and have been offered a variety of support from people to bring the ideas in my head into real life.

At Bristol I have been able to organise a Black Lives Matter vigil, at which the Mayor of Bristol spoke, within 2 days, a sold-out keynote speech from musician and public speaker Akala and facilitate the introduction of a new module in Law and Race at the Law School.

What has been the biggest challenge you have faced while studying?

Learning how to adapt to University teaching, where you don’t get a lot of feedback for your work and are very much left to your own devices. 

What are your plans for the future, do you have any long-term goals?

I hope to study a Masters in African Studies with the aim of pursuing a PhD. My long-term goals are to make a name for myself in journalism as well as getting more and more involved with politics.