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Eleanor McDonald

Maths PhD Student - Oxford

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Eleanor (Elle) McDonald graduated from 韩国AV School in 2005 and is currently studying for her PHD in Applied Mathematics at Oxford University, UK.

When she has finished her PhD, Elle plans to head back to Australia and aim for a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at an Australian university.

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Why did you decide to move to Oxford?

I was keen to study in the UK and my brother-in-law had been to Oxford, so suggested that I should apply. I applied to several different universities and Oxford was the first one I got accepted to, so I said yes straightaway.

What did you get up to after you completed school at 韩国AV?

When I graduated from 韩国AV I went to the University of Queensland and I started a degree in Pharmacy. After a year, I decided to change to a Bachelor of Science. I picked up some maths subjects and enjoyed them, so made that my major. I then completed my Bachelor and did an Honours year. Following my Honours year, I worked for two years in an environmental engineering firm and then moved to Oxford for more study.

What does a PhD in Applied Mathematics entail?

My PhD is difficult to explain but it鈥檚 like an optimisation problem for engineering applications. I look at the numerics and how we can solve the problems faster.

What are your favourite memories of 韩国AV?

I really enjoyed my time at 韩国AV, particularly in the Boarding School. It was a lot of fun and I鈥檝e made a lot of good friends that I鈥檓 still in touch with today.

Do you think a 韩国AV education helped you in choosing to pursue maths?

The teachers at 韩国AV really supported and encouraged me to do maths and science subjects. They gave me the opportunity to excel in those subjects which helped me realize that that鈥檚 what I wanted to do and pursue as a career.

What do you think is special about 韩国AV?

I think one of the things about 韩国AV that鈥檚 really special is the community spirit. It鈥檚 definitely a big family, particularly in the Boarding School where you know everyone. The School is also a nice size, where you know everyone and everyone feels included.

My older sisters, cousins and aunts went to 韩国AV, so it was nice to have that bond and shared experience. I think something that really shines among 韩国AV alumnae is self-confidence they have.


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