The Royal Society of Chemistry has recognised Loughborough College students Joanna Harrold, Ebony Harrison and Vikram Muman in its prestigious national Olympiad – with Joanna receiving a bronze award for her achievement.
The College Sixth Form trio joined students from across the UK to face a challenging written test in the leading annual chemistry competition.
“When I heard I had been awarded bronze I thought, really, do you have the right person? I was convinced the test had gone really badly so it was a shock – but a very nice shock. A relief. I have worked hard and it felt like a reward for that,” said 17 year old Joanna, who is studying A-levels in Chemistry, Biology and Physics at Loughborough College.
After doing work experience at Kings College in London, Joanna is clear on the direction she wants to take post A-levels. “I was involved with genetics research at the University and found it so interesting, I definitely want to do more in that area.” But for now the focus is on exams.
“The A-level work is hard but my teachers at Loughborough College have been so supportive and with only weeks to go now, the pressure is building so it makes a real difference to feel they are behind you as you study, study, study.”
Pictured: Loughborough College Sixth Form student Joanna Harrold with her 2019 Olympiad award from the Royal Society of Chemistry