University Student To Go Wild in Africa
Friday, 08 May 2009
A student at the University of Worcester is taking the trip of a lifetime to work with wildlife in Africa.
Charlotte Paddock will travel to Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibia to spend one month looking after orphaned and endangered animals.The trip is being part-funded by a scholarship from the University of Worcester’s Scholarship Panel.
Charlotte, a former pupil at King Charles 1st School in Kidderminster, said: “I’m really excited about the trip. I wanted to go away and do something before returning to study for a Masters and getting this scholarship has helped me to realise this dream.
“I will be helping to look after orphaned animals, such as lion cubs. It’s a huge opportunity to be able to take part in a project like this, and I hope that I can make some sort of difference to the animals there, however small that may be.”
Charlotte, aged 20, from Green Hill, Kidderminster, is a third year BSc (Hons) Psychology student. She is hoping to study for a Masters in Psychology next year.
The University of Worcester’s Scholarship Panel has awarded £19,500 to 40 students this academic year, which is the second year of the Scholarship Scheme.
In 2007/08 £12,000 was awarded to 17 students. Students can apply to the scheme at two points in the year (1st December and 1st March) for up to £1,000 towards voluntary work or activities, to pursue a particular interest, ie music or arts, or towards course-related activities.
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