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Shortly after finishing her course, Lucy trained to be a neighbourhood response police officer. She now works for an investigative unit, which is involved with more serious criminal investigations.


I chose to study at the University of Essex because the


Department of Government was so highly rated in the league


Lucy Smart, BA Politics and International Relations ’07, Rayleigh, Essex


tables. The reputation of several of the lecturers was also a key factor in helping to reaffirm my decision. Furthermore, when visiting the Colchester Campus, I was struck by the friendly atmosphere and how near all the facilities were to each other.


Graduate profile


Academically, I found settling into the University fairly easy. The majority of the modules I took were introductions to the different areas of study and so provided a solid foundation for the next two years of my course. Although it was a challenge to live away from home for the first time, living in the Towers meant I was able to meet lots of people very quickly.


During my three years at Essex I was a member of the Christian Union and became involved in the running of the Society. It helped me to socialise with people from different years and courses, which helped to widen my social network.


I feel that without having had the experience of university I would not have gained the confidence or the skills that are now necessary for my career. My dissertation particularly taught me the discipline of self motivation and confirmed that I needed to pursue a career I would be passionate about.


I loved my time at Essex and have so many great memories; I wish I could go back and do it all again!


After graduating, Hannah spent a year as President of the University of Essex Students’ Union. Hannah now works for the world’s oldest penal reform charity, the Howard League, and campaigns for the reform of the criminal justice system. She will be studying MA Gender and Social Policy, at San Francisco State University, starting in September 2011.


I decided to go to the University after attending an open day. I fell in love with the place and Essex became the only university I


Hannah McFaull, BA Politics and International Relations ’06, Hornchurch, Essex


wanted to go to. The course and the department were rated amongst the highest in the country, but it was actually the beautiful grounds and atmosphere that convinced me that Essex was for me.


Graduate profile


196 | Undergraduate Prospectus 2012


I chose to live in South Courts in my first year. The flats were great for socialising. Furthermore, the events run by the Students’ Union were a brilliant way to mix with new people and helped us to get out of our rooms and do interesting activities on the Colchester Campus.


Academically, the Department had such a varied choice of modules. I found that I was able to specialise in subjects that really interested me. My favourite module was in my third year when I studied Development, Democracy and Human Rights; it was fantastic!


I was also an active member of the Dance Club, and had a radio show on the students’ Red Radio. I wrote articles for The Rabbit newspaper and immersed myself in campaigns for the Students’ Union. I really took advantage of the wide choice of activities there was on offer at Essex.


I am definitely glad I chose to go to Essex. I received a level of education that was of such a high quality that it has helped me attain an amazing job doing something that I thoroughly enjoy.


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