James Taylor

English
1st Class Honours average
University of Glasgow
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James recently graduated with 1st in his MSc in International Relations from The University of Glasgow (1st).

Grades and Achievements
James also achieved a 1st in his International Politics undergrad at The University of Stirling. He achieved the Murray Learmonth award for the highest dissertation in his History and Politics cohort. James went through the Scottish school system and has straight A grades in English.

Hobbies and Interests
I am a middle-distance runner and compete over cross country and road races for Glasgow University, training for this takes up a lot of my free time. I love to hike and be in the hills as often as possible, preferably finished off with a swim in a loch (all year round). I also love to read and always try to find the time in my day to get a few pages in. I am a massive football fan and follow Scotland home and away (when possible). Due to my degree I am also massively interested in politics and current affairs, I’m somewhat of a news addict and never miss the 10 o’clock news. I am also currently learning Gaelic and trying to engage in as much Gaelic TV, music and literature as I can.

Ambitions
Immediately after graduating I plan to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain with my friend and longer term I hope to get a job in international development and aid with the UN, Red Cross or UK Government.

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