University Ambassadors

Eleven young OLs came back to Lancing on 21 June to talk to 130 Lower Sixth Form pupils about their university experiences.

With the UCAS application deadlines in the autumn, pupils were interested in seeking advice on their personal statements, key information on specific courses and potential career pathways.

Ambassadors represented Warwick, Exeter, Nottingham, Winchester, Oxford, LSE, Durham, Southampton, Aberystwyth, Glasgow and UCL. The enthusiastic OLs enjoyed sharing their tips for a fulfilling social life at university and our pupils were keen to find out about the different societies and sports that were on offer, as well as what the university town was like.

Ambassadors came with a wealth of information about their varied courses: Forensic Investigative Psychology, Law, International Relations and Chinese, Philosophy, Biological Sciences, English Literature and Creative Writing, Maths, International Business and Modern Languages and Engineering.

The programme is in its fourth year and the impact of sharing genuine university experiences with current Sixth Form is proving to be a valuable resource. University Ambassadors are an integral part of Lancing’s My Future programme which ensures that pupils are supported and guided as they take ownership of their onward journeys.

Our cohort of Ambassadors are really keen to help as they remember how important these sessions were when they were at Lancing and they want to reciprocate. A big thank you to all of them for making the effort to get here despite the train strike!

(Left to right): Tanya Marwaha, Angus Ann, Dante Phillips, Will Davies, Alicia Hope, Talia Warren, Kim Kalabin, Simon Sun, Morgan Steele, Erin Whittaker and Francesca Bannister.