Your career journey post-graduation?
After graduating, I got a job as a project manager with Bristol Myers Squibb, a biopharmaceutical company in Dublin. This was my first job out of college, and it has been an incredible learning experience. Over the past two years, I have worked in different areas within the company focusing on helping to bring new medicines to the site.
How did the Réalta Scholarship contribute to your university experience and your personal/professional growth?
The Réalta Scholarship relieved a great deal of pressure from both me and my family. It allowed me to focus on my studies during my masters while still enjoying the college experience!
Any advice you can offer to current and future scholarship recipients?
My advice is simple: apply! The support provided by the Réalta Scholarship is immeasurable. It takes a tremendous amount of stress off your shoulders during your college years, allowing you to fully focus on your education. Take advantage of this opportunity and make the most of it.
Why did you choose to study engineering at UCD?
I always had an interest in chemistry, engineering and maths during secondary school and this led me to chemical engineering. Travelling to Dublin and speaking to the staff like Dr Patricia Kieran on the open day for UCD, I then knew it was the right choice for me! I felt that it offered a wide range of options for me after graduation and allowed me to pursue my interests from school.
How did the programme you studied support / help or set you up for your career journey?
I use my degree everyday. It gave me the industry knowledge to contribute from day one. There was also a real focus on team work and group projects throughout college which helped me working in a large organisation such as Bristol Myers Squibb.