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Becca McGowan

My CV

  • Education:

    I went to the Beaconsfield Secondary School in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

    Then I went to Amersham & Wycombe College (now named the Buckinghamshire College Group) to do my A-Levels.

    I went to the University of Southampton to study Zoology and then came to the University of Warwick to complete a masters and start my PhD.

  • Qualifications:

    GCSEs: English Language, English Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Art, German, RE & ICT
    BTEC: Performing Arts
    A-Levels: Human Biology, Maths & Psychology
    Batchelor’s Degree: BSc Zoology (Hons)
    Master’s Degree: MSc Environmental Bioscience in a Changing Climate

  • Work History:

    Activity Instructor (2012-2015): In my summer holidays I instructed outdoor pursuit activities such as dragon boating, raft building etc… for people aged between 8-18.
    Hobbycraft Sales Assistant (2012): I worked here before the summer in my final year of A-Levels
    Mountain Warehouse Sales Assistant (2016): I worked here to save to go travelling after I finished my BSc
    Farm Worker (2016-2017): I worked on an organic farm before and after travelling
    Paignton Zoo (2016): Carried out work experience in their research team
    Soil Association (2017): Carried out work experience in their digital marketing team
    World Challenge (2018): I worked in their customer support team. This was my final job before the MSc and PhD
    Innovation for Agriculture (2019): Promoted the reduction of antibiotic use in farming at agricultural shows and gained experience in their soils team. I did this whilst writing my dissertation for my MSc

  • Current Job:

    PhD Researcher at the University of Warwick

  • About Me:

    I am a nature loving, lover of life enthusiast who wishes to make positive changes in the world 🙂

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    I am a PhD student based at the University of Warwick currently displaced to my partner’s wonderful family farm by the Coronavirus pandemic. Normally I live in Warwickshire but we are currently helping out on the farm when we can in Devon. I was actually inspired by this farm to pursue a masters and a PhD in environmental/agricultural science!

     

    My best friend is a dog named Tilly who lives here at the farm. See photo below:

     

     

    In my spare time my partner and I love to get outside and do fun outdoorsy activities. Currently we are both in training for a trail marathon which goes up Mount Snowdon in North Wales. I used to be crazy about white-water kayaking and through that I got to see some incredible places. I am now more into surfing.

     

    I am a proud vegetarian and massive coffee lover. I also love to experiment with new recipes (although I never stick to them) and bake. I try to use my creativity when I can by drawing or painting.

     

    Finally, I love nature and have a passion to conserve it – another reason why I am doing a PhD.

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      Optimistic, hopeful & happy

      What did you want to be after you left school?

      David Attenborough or Steve Backshall

      Were you ever in trouble at school?

      I didn't want to break the rules!

      Who is your favourite singer or band?

      Ludovico Einaudi

      What's your favourite food?

      Fajitas!

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