Opportunity Fund

During the summer, fellow Gold Scholar Penelope and I spent two months working at a summer camp in Massachusetts, USA. This camp, Berkshire Soccer Academy, is an all-girls soccer institution that helps young girls aged between 9-16 develop holistically on...

Why did I decide to undertake this opportunity? I had the immense privilege of attending an Italian language course in Lucca, Tuscany this summer as part of the Gold Opportunity Fund. There were many considerations as to why I wanted...

Why Pursue a Three-Month Internship? Internships can be transformative. I had a taste of that during my placement between 2022-2023, where I worked in a medical device company on early-stage research and development (R&D), focusing on formulation. That experience solidified...

Discover how specialised neurology and anatomy courses reshaped my career prospects as a psychology student. This blog covers my journey, from initial challenges to newfound confidence, and how these courses prepared me for future opportunities in specialised fields like healthcare,...

I have always been intrigued by the Roman Empire as it was one of the largest empires and thrived in a large part due to their civil engineers. For the past year, I have been immersing myself in their history,...

Having recently returned to the UK after spending a mind-blowing summer in Seoul, South Korea, I’m thrilled to be able to share my adventures. After my first year studying Management BSc at the University of Bath, I was really interested...

  The Gold Scholarship Opportunities Fund has allowed me to achieve my passion for non-verbal communication by passing the Level 101 Introduction to British Sign Language course.  From a young age I have been fascinated by all forms of non-verbal...

In the post, I am going to walk you through why I decided to take this opportunity, how it might help you, and some tips I have learned for staying consistent to make the most of whatever you decide to...

The opportunity of an internship I’m not sure where to start with how much I learnt, the ways in which I’ve grown and the unforgettable experiences I’ve had. In the summer of 2022 when travelling to India with my family,...

Embarking on a New Adventure When I first heard about HSBC's "Head Start" programme, I was instantly intrigued. As an engineering student, I've always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and other fields. The finance sector, being a dynamic...