Mens 2nd XI
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Sat 03 Nov 2018  ·  Surrey Area - Division 3
Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian 2
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Croydon & Old Whitgiftian HC
Mens 2nd XI
COWHC Men's 2s vs Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian Men's 2s - 03rd Nov 2018

COWHC Men's 2s vs Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian Men's 2s - 03rd Nov 2018

Christopher Maundrell6 Nov 2018 - 12:10
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We drew 3-3 Report by Rob Gorgy

Smudge scored 2 goals. Will and Gorgy assisted.

Kai scored with Smudge assisting.

Joe lost his s***.

I enjoy the tangible improvements that the sciences are able to provide for people’s lives: enormous feats that we take for granted, such as the discovery of penicillin, allowing us to live without fear of bacteria, or, more recently, the discovery of global warming, changing how we view consumption in an attempt to make our lifestyles more sustainable. I hope to learn more about bacteriophages as an alternative to antibiotics to work towards a solution for antibiotic resistance.

I personally experienced this improvement when I taught children in the poorer parts of Egypt about the basic biology of disease transmission and avoidance. This included diseases prevalent in Egypt such as schistosomes, a waterborne parasitic flatworm, and Hepatitis C, which currently has a high incidence in Egypt due to the government performing mass-treatment campaigns in which they reused needles. I hope to study the action behind diseases so as to improve treatments, making them cheaper to produce and more readily available in developing counties.

Performing my chemistry IA on the kinetics of the bromate-bromide reaction and proving the mechanism, rate expression and activation energy allowed me to channel my passion for physical chemistry. This led me to read “Why Chemical Reactions Happen” by Keeler and

Wothers. I was intrigued by the molecular orbitals approach to how reactions occur, an area that I look forward to exploring in greater depth at university. During a 5-day placement at a global pharmaceutical company, Bayer Plc, I observed the processes behind developing molecules, taking them from the lab to human trials before release to the market. This invaluable experience has deepened my interest in the mechanisms behind drugs and the interactions they have with biological processes in our bodies.

Attending the symposium “The Chemistry of the Senses” has developed my understanding of biochemistry. During my research I read “Molecules” by Atkins, learning about the body’s different ways of interpreting the world through molecules. The sensation of smell occurs when odorivectors interact with nerve endings within the olfactory epithelium. This suggests olfaction is more primitive than other senses that are usually accompanied by a transducer to act as a buffer between the world and the nervous system. I was intrigued to examine how our body is able to interpret information from a wide range of molecules. This gave me an appreciation for the complexity of our bodies’ biological interactions with the molecules surrounding us and helped form bridges of understanding between chemistry and biology.

My comprehension of human biology, especially the hormones affecting the menstrual cycle, was developed during my position as a lab technician at The Fertility and Gynaecology Academy. I witnessed how science can improve the lives of couples who have previously struggled to conceive and was also able to refine my communication skills by explaining complex science to patients. Working with embryologists has allowed me to study an area of limited exposure at school and has led me to further explore working in the lab as I am

about to undertake a work placement at a gynaecological oncology lab at Imperial College London.

Beyond the classroom, I played 1st team hockey, winning multiple national titles, and completed my Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. These both demonstrate my commitment to my interests alongside my effective time management. I love to share my passion, by teaching at my jujitsu club, as well as mentoring GCSE students for Chemistry and Biology. Whether it be in Debating or Chemistry Society, I have continued to develop my communication skills and ability to synthesise new information quickly and effectively.

I am eager to expand my knowledge of the sciences at university. I am confident that my academic ability, drive and innate desire for discovery will allow me to thrive in that environment and embrace the challenge of new concepts.

Also, Jay is a d***.

Match details

Match date

Sat 03 Nov 2018

Kickoff

13:00

Competition

Surrey Area - Division 3
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