During my time at DHSG, I remember a school full of like-minded students and encouraging teachers; plenty of after-school activities and clubs, and sporting excellence.  I took advantage of the Specialist Language College status – an exchange to Hannover in Germany and visits to the European Parliament in Strasbourg were highlights.

My school memories

During my time at DHSG, I remember a school full of like-minded students and encouraging teachers; plenty of after-school activities and clubs, and sporting excellence.  I took advantage of the Specialist Language College status – an exchange to Hannover in Germany and visits to the European Parliament in Strasbourg were highlights.

In later years, I was able to engage more in the school's activities by leading dance clubs, joining Young Enterprise, and after leaving the school, being welcomed back to talk to the Sixth Form about university applications and careers.  

The school gave me a great education, communication skills and confidence, so that I could apply to great universities, and a strong work ethic that has stood me in good stead for work experience and further academic success. 

What did you do after DHSG?

• BA Hons (First) in History at University of Warwick
• Certificate in Professional Marketing
• Studying for CIMA
• Internships at BBC, ATP World Tour, Goldman Sachs, UBS
• Currently a Funding Associate in Investment Banking at UBS in New York

Tips and advice

It's ok to not know exactly what you want to do after education.  While figuring it out, take every opportunity available that looks interesting and talk to as many people as possible to learn different perspectives.  If university is the next step, take advantage of summer & spring breaks to work in industry, learn a language, or travel abroad, etc, and university careers guidance / fairs to help navigate organisations, interviews and applications.  Always have an updated CV available!

The enthusiasm of the teachers and assistants really encouraged me to reach my full potential and succeed – a key yardstick vs other schools.