University Ambassador Talk at Callerton Academy in Newcastle- Erin Wood✏️

Recently, two of our University Ambassadors were invited to speak to students at Callerton Academy in Newcastle. Erin Wood started volunteering with F4S last year and is passionate about sharing her love of mathematics with the younger generation. She has spoken at our virtual assemblies and hosted her own 1:1 career acceleration sessions with schools.

Her journey hasn’t been without its challenges, and she understands how helpful it would have been to have had someone to turn to for career advice when she was younger. That’s why she is driven to share her experience and support students looking to follow in the same footsteps! 🌟

We asked her a few questions about his experience with F4S and talking to the students at Callerton Academy in Newcastle. Here’s what she said…

Q: What was the event you participated in, and what was your role as a university ambassador?

“I participated in a career acceleration session with Year 10 students, where I gave a 20-minute talk about my journey into medicine. As a university ambassador, my role was to provide real insight into university life and show that the path to a career isn’t always straightforward.”

Q: What surprised you most about the experience?

“What surprised me most was how engaged the students were. They listened attentively and asked thoughtful, well-formulated questions, which made the experience even more rewarding.”

Q: Do you feel like you gained confidence participating in this in-person event?

“Yes, undoubtedly. My entire experience with F4S has significantly boosted my confidence. It has helped me become more comfortable with public speaking and gave me the opportunity to grow and expand my communication skills.”

Q: Can you share a memorable moment or interaction from the day?

“A memorable moment was when a student told me she wanted to pursue medicine but felt held back by her exam progress. I shared my own similar struggles, and I could see that it reassured her to know that someone who had “made it” had also felt like she does now, which was meaningful.”

Q: What would you say to a fellow student who’s thinking of becoming a university ambassador?

“To any student thinking about becoming a university ambassador, I’d say just do it. It’s an incredibly rewarding way to give back and make a real difference to someone else’s journey.”

A huge thank you to Erin for taking the time to give insights and encourage the younger generation! 🙂

You can find full replays from Erin’s virtual assemblies on the resource centre here.

If you want to invite Erin to speak at a virtual assembly, you can find her profile on the platform.

We are so excited to see future talks from Erin 🥳