Rhys Greaves Email and Phone Number

Hi! I'm Rhys Greaves and I am an incoming Third Year Degree student at the University of Portsmouth studying International Relations & Politics. My interest and advocacy in Politics stems from young, having first gained an interest in Politics from 9 years old reading the newspaper (I know, how cool!). This then gathered momentum leading to the study of Citizenship at GCSE and Politics, Law & Economics at A Level designed to help bolster my opportunities at Degree Level studying Politics and IR.I spent some time working with Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan in the summer of 2019, getting to experience the daily life of a working Member of Parliament. Shadowing Stephen allowed me to attend Council meetings, help deal with emails and surgeries & help to design promotional posters for Stephen and his campaign. I currently work part-time as a Customer Service Assistant at HemingCo, an independent menswear designer store in Cascades Shopping Centre. My job is to help engage with customers, reach social and financial targets and help to create an engaging, flourishing working environment for my co-workers. This helps with my long-term career goal of being a University Lecturer as I am developing my social skills towards people I do not know and gaining confidence in my social ability and my mental health that I am able to present and work in whatever environment I am presented with.In my spare time, I am a massive football fan, having supported, followed and loved Portsmouth since the age of 4. I used to hold a Season Ticket in the North Stand, however due to Saturday work commitments and rising costs, I relinquished my Season Ticket, however I still aim to attend every Tuesday match where possible. I love going on walks, with my record currently at 14 miles in a singular walk going from my house to Portsdown Hill and back. I love to connect with new people in my field and beyond and I would love to build a strong set of connections with a variety of academics.