James Bennett

Clifton High School, Bristol

Activities and Societies: Awards: Shippobothan Cup - For contribution to the musical life of the school at sixth form level John James, Tools of the trade - Money awarded to pay for my Climbing Instructor Award Academic Prize - awarded for being highly commended in History, Geography and Music

Clifton High School, Bristol, UK

Activities and Societies: I have been heavily involved in the Eco Committee at Clifton High since 2015 up to present, as part of this I got an interview on BBC Radio Bristol to raise awareness of the COP21 summit in Paris which resulted in the Paris agreement. I have taken flute lessons since 2016, as well as taking part in the school's orchestra plus being in the orchestra for the school production of Les Miserables. I been in the school's choir from 2016 and have conducted the Docklands Sinfonia at a school concert.

Nord University

Studying marine biology BI206F (one third of my study) and Extreme environments FRI1005 (two thirds of my study.)The Extreme environments course looks at how the human body and mind adapts to extreme environments. It is a field based course where you learn the above through, cross country skiing, trecking, swimming in Arctic waters, ice climbing and more. This will help me future outdoor education work. The Marine biology will help me increase my understanding of marine ecosystems, the… Show more Studying marine biology BI206F (one third of my study) and Extreme environments FRI1005 (two thirds of my study.)The Extreme environments course looks at how the human body and mind adapts to extreme environments. It is a field based course where you learn the above through, cross country skiing, trecking, swimming in Arctic waters, ice climbing and more. This will help me future outdoor education work. The Marine biology will help me increase my understanding of marine ecosystems, the issues they face and how we protect them. This will help inform my future environmental work. Show less

University of Stirling

Activities and Societies: Committee member of the University of Stirling Mountaineering club. As the climbing coordinator (volunteer role) for 2022-2023. I also successfully secured Vice Chancellor's funding which allowed us to purchase more equipment. I have also been elected President of the club for the 2024 to 2025 academic year. I am also a member of the University of Stirling Tennis club, Global Justice Stirling and the University of Stirling Wild Swimming Club. This degree allows me to explore my passion for protecting the planet. While also allowing me to follow my passion for the outdoors. As part of my degree, I will receive training that will help me become a better outdoor activity instructor including gaining my Mountain leader qualification.

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