Life After UWC

After UWC, graduates go on to do different and exciting things. A selection of global alumni profiles are provided below, to demonstrate where a UWC education can lead.

Alumni Profiles

"I think UWC gave me the ability to look at the history of my own country in a very different way."

Name: Carolyn (Bermuda)

College: Atlantic College, U.K.

Graduation year: 1993

After UWC, Carolyn took a gap year to volunteer in India and backpack through Asia. She attended McGill University where she studied Political Science. She returned to Bermuda to begin her underwriting career in credit and political risk insurance for four years before relocating to London to study for a Msc Finance and work in investment banking and the Lloyds market as a class underwriter. Carolyn returned to Bermuda in 2015 and headed a global underwriting team. She currently works in reinsurance treaty broking.

Advice for applicants: "Bermuda is small. Challenge yourself in a bigger pond and the rewards can be immense!"

"It taught me how to think about what the other person might need, and how to listen and understand."

Name: Richard (G.B.)

College: United World College of South East Asia

Graduation year: 1997

After UWC, Richard studied for a degree in Computer Science at the University of Otago in New Zealand, and also holds a Master's Degree in Music from the University of Southampton. Richard ran his own life sciences Research and Development IT services firm in the UK and now works as an independent business development consultant for enterprises in the life sciences research sector. He has also lived and worked in Singapore and New Zealand, and has volunteered for UWC in both countries. In his spare time he volunteers for a local disabled swimming team, and was once in a choir which made it to the national category finals of the BBC choir of the year competition!

Advice for applicants: "Be open minded, be curious but never surprised, take qualified risks, give everything a go. Listen. Ask, don't tell."

"Attending UWC made me bolder; I realised there's so much more out there to try and that it's worth giving everything a go."

Name: Will (G.B.)

College: United World College in Mostar

Graduation year: 2008

Since leaving UWC, Will has earned a degree in Ancient History & Byzantine Studies from Queen's University Belfast, followed by a Master's degree from the University of Oxford. Will has studied abroad in Turkey where he also participated in archaeological excavations, and is currently working towards a PhD, studying early stone castles in Scotland. In addition, he has interned at The Independent and volunteered for Victim Support, and in his spare time he enjoys playing football ("when my knees aren't sore!") and watching historical films.

Advice for applicants: "Whatever happens, the world is still going to be there tomorrow, and it's up to you, no-one else, so try your hardest and make the most of what's available."

"It gave me confidence and helped to foster an interest in politics and international development."

Name: Kiloran (G.B.)

College: United World College of the Atlantic

Graduation year: 2011

Kiloran is currently studying Medicine at the University of Oxford. In the three summers since leaving, she has returned to Atlantic College to work as an activity instructor at the college's own Outdoors Centre which offers activities to both the general public and disadvantaged young people. At Oxford, she is the Vice President of a society which sends volunteers on sustainable development projects around the world. Kiloran is an accomplished debater and has worked backstage at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the Oxford University Dramatic Society.