I have recently graduated from the University of Southampton with an upper class 2:1 honours degree in BA Geography, and I am eager to enter the international development and aid sector.International development and aid is an area that I am increasingly passionate about, specifically due to the belief that my values, knowledge and skills can contribute to making a tangible change to ongoing struggles, inequalities and hardships in the modern-day socioeconomic climate for many people from different backgrounds. My degree has given me expansive knowledge and a good grounding on both the social and economic aspects of international development and aid. I have learnt knowledge and theory on the international relations and economic structures of modern-day geopolitics, as well as knowledge and theory on social structures, relations, and constructs; this has allowed me to analyse and suggest ways in which economic policy and intervention can be used to improve the socioeconomic situations for those lacking in resources and amenities.Through my degree, I have developed my skills in project management and report writing, and I regularly synthesise and communicate complex ideas, manage deadlines, and document research.Ultimately, my degree allows me to make effective decisions on international development and aid projects with understanding on how it interacts with social and economic spheres.Outside of academia, I am an avid squash player, and have been playing squash for the past 10 years; the past 6 years have involved playing county squash. I have also previously played county badminton and continue to enjoy paying football and rugby. I have worked at the Snowdrop Inn as the manager during University for the past 3 years, and have worked as a labourer for the past 8 years.