Scottish student from one of Glasgow's most disadvantaged areas wins admission to Oxford University at her school Became the first person.
Megan McCloskey of Castlemilk was just one of six out of 350 who applied for admission to her college in Queens to pursue a degree in chemistry.
Also the youngest, she was 17 years old when she was studying at St. Her Margaret Her Mary's Secondary School, straight in 8 Highers and she was 2 Advanced Highers. Achieved A.
Proud 38-year-old mother Eileen is the daughter of Megan's father Kevin (also 38). years old). She is still in school and just welcomed her daughter when she was 20 years old.
She told the record:
"Going to Oxford was her long-time dream, and her chemistry teacher, Mrs. McGinlay, encouraged her to really go. When she saw her potential. Megan Thanks to her.”
Irene, who is currently training to be a pastry chef, said Megan, who became the first member to attend college, delighted her family for the first time.
She added: “I am very proud that Megan will be the first in our family to go to college because it has always been her dream.
But Megan knows that a strong work ethic is just as important as using her brains, and she's now grafting hard at her local Greggs.
Eileen continued, "Four years at Oxford University cost £80,000, and Megan was unable to work in her first year, so she is definitely worried financially."
"She also received an unconditional offer from the University of St. Andrews, but she really wanted to go to Oxford, so she decided to save money." A delighted Megan added:
``But I had to work hard and I find it difficult for anyone to pass the exam. It's pretty scary, but I'm going to focus on the chemistry I've always loved - straight from the very first kit I got...young."
Megan's School in St. Margaret Marys In , approximately 24.1% of students go on to higher education, 25.3% go on to further education, and the majority of students, 39.8%, find employment.
Principal Elaine Seeley described her own students as "role models" not only for the school, but for her Castle Milk community.
She added: “Everyone is smiling for Megan!
'', and she works very hard.
"She is a great role model, not only for our school, but for the Castlemilk community. She will continue to do great things, but she will always be a bird of the house."
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