Holly Worrall
Resume
Intro
Motivated, creative third-year undergraduate who has taken part in a diverse range of activities and service-related trips due to the opportunity of living in 5 different countries. This has aided in the acquisition of a global mindset and challenge oriented, adaptable nature, with an interest in Astrosociology, and visual culture.
Soft Skills
Education
University of Essex
2017- expected graduation 2020
Predicted a 1st and included on the Deans List of Academic Excellence 2019
This degree takes an interdisciplinary approach towards contemporary global challenges, focusing on the micro and macro levels of international and domestic issues.
Relevant Modules
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Mass Media and Modern Life
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Social Political and Cultural World
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Visual Cultures
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Photography in History
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Knowledge and Reality
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Navigating the Digital World
United World College of South East Asia
2014-2017
International Baccalaureate: 32 points
Theatre HL: 6
Psychology HL: 5
English Literature: 6
Maths Studies SL: 4
French AB Initio SL: 5
Design Technology: 5
British International School Shanghai
2011-2014
IGCSE
English A*
Frankfurt International School
2010-2011
International School Wiesbaden
2008-2010
Inter-Community School of Zurich
2007- 2008
Wheat fields Junior School
2005-2007
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excellent communicator
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highly motivated
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flexibility/adaptability
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strong problem solving
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good time management
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ability to accept and learn from criticism
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work well under pressure
Hard Skills
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research skills
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event managing
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adobe software
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technical sound and lighting equipment
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first aid
Languages
English - Advanced
German - Beginner
French - Beginner
Experiences
Experiences
Green Impact Project Assistant
University of Essex 2018 - 2019
Work with the Library in order to meet sustainability goals through meetings and events; awarded Gold Standard for sustainability practices 2019
Student Representative
University of Essex 2018 - present
collect positive and negative feedback from Global Studies students and present in student-staff liaison committee meetings
Student Union Crew Member
University of Essex 2017 - 2018
worked in a team and individually to set up and run technical lighting and sound equipment, working day and night shifts and events including the end of year summer ball
Theatre Internship
Centre Stage Singapore 2016
designed and built a set to accommodate a theatre performance, managed and became a stagehand for the performance, organised schedules and costumes
Round Square Stage Manager Volunteering
UWCSEA Singapore 2016
organised and managed over 500 people taking part in the global conference, backstage managed performers and guest speakers including Constantine II of Greece
Additional Activities and Achievements
Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity by Stanford University on Coursea
Completed 8 weeks of study achieving 95.2%, certificate earned on 14/10/19 and was selected for a limited place for financial aid via an application process
Completed Equality and Diversity Essentials Course
Project Week Expedition - Lombok Indonesia
scaled Mount Rinjani, climbing 3726 meters and aided in community beach clean up service
Jungle Survival Skills Week - Malaysia
kayaked along Rajang River setting up overnight camping areas whilst learning traditional navigation techniques
Community Service Week - Bintan, Indonesia
designed a sustainable english language teaching system for the local school, gave lessons and created a theatre production based on local folktales. On the return trip we performed the theatre piece to the village and made amendments to the teaching system
Community Service Week - Jaipur, India
worked with an orphanage on the crafts they sell and was introduced to a number of different services including the free distribution of prosthetics for those with a low income
Community Service Week - Xiamen, Sanya, Guizhuo - China
helped to build a school kitchen in a low-income area and teach the local children basic English
Community Service Group - Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore
weekly sessions with intellectually challenged Singaporean adults through creative mediums to help express themselves
Design Competition
team product design over 3 days before presenting to a panel of judges
South East Asia Student Activities Conference - Football and Softball
represented the school in sporting tournaments in Singapore and Thailand as well as Essex Blades in England
Interests
Astrosociology:
Recently I have taken interest in the social, cultural and behavioural effects related to outer space. This interdisciplinary field offers a unique approach to analysing the human dimension of space exploration. My particular interest focuses on images of outer space and their sociological ramifications, which I am pursuing for my final year dissertation.
Voluntary Work:
I enjoy volunteering my time abroad and in my country of residence, this includes community service trips, dedicated to help with the development improvement of services and activities for the local community.
Travel:
The opportunity of living abroad has allowed me to explore over 35 countries. This has exposed me to a number of cultures which has helped me to develop a global mindset. My interactions with people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds has led me to become adaptable and thrive with change. My love of new experiences has encouraged me to plan a number of trips including a month long European tour and a three week culture trip to Greece.
Sport:
Throughout my schooling years I have partaken in a number of different sports including softball, football, swimming, cheerleading and track and field events. I have gone on to participate in competitions and tournaments representing my school in national and international tournaments
Theatre:
I have been in 9 different musicals and plays over 6 years taking on both leading and supporting roles. I have been given the responsibility to direct exercises, give others acting advice and contribute to the design and content of productions. I have participated in 3 professional acting workshops which has helped to develop my presentation and leadership skills.