Becoming a writer
Isabel Lachenauer (MA Hons 2013) describes how studying at St Andrews gave her the skills, life experiences and ‘story doctor’ she needed to write a book that was recently sold…
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Becoming James Ashton – financial journalist and podcaster
James Ashton (MA Hons 1997) describes here how the attributes he needed to become a successful financial journalist, author and podcaster were ‘first hewn at St Andrews’.
The entrepreneurial spirit of St Andrews
Alexandra Williamson (MA Hons 2019) describes how St Andrews gave her the support and opportunities to ‘look through a different lens’ and bring a business idea to life – and…
From pub chats to podcasts: how St Andrews secretly taught me the grown-up art of conversation
Storyteller-musician Sam Shaber spent a First Year Abroad at St Andrews between 1990 and 1991. Her first blog described how her time here ultimately paved the way for her current…
Live what you love
Belinda Wilkes (BSc Hons 1978) began her lifelong passion for astrophysics at the University of St Andrews and ultimately became Director of the Chandra X-Ray Centre, operated for NASA by…
The journey to the person I’ve become
In this story, Andrew Worsnop (MA Hons 1987) gives a searingly honest description of his long journey to being correctly diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and how a conversation with the…
A perfectly-pitched mission
After Nick Hely-Hutchinson graduated from St Andrews with an MA (Hons) in History of Art in 1982, he spent his working career in the city. Thoughout this time, however, his…
A road less travelled
Alex Shaw (MA Hons 2017) describes how she took a risk and embraced a career in photography after she graduated – thanks largely to the University of St Andrews Boat…
With a little help from my friends…
When Charlie Andrews (MSc 2020) came to St Andrews in 2018 to study Computing and IT he joined the Men’s 1st Football team during his first week. It was the…
From Saints Sport to a career in sport
Leah Allcock (MA Hons 2019) loved sport at St Andrews so much that she has made it her career. Here she explains her journey from Saints Sport to working for…