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We’re so proud of our Class of 2025. They’ve overcome enormous challenges, helped others, grasped opportunities, and developed their skills, showing their Essex Spirit in so many ways.

Here, we’re taking the opportunity to share some of their stories.

Graduates of Spring 2025

Class of 2025: Jackie Wahome
Jackie Wahome, who is graduating with an MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics, came to Essex on a Chevening Scholarship and is now working as a policy analyst.
Class of 2025: Guy Rapacioli
For young theatre director Guy Rapacioli from London, East 15 Acting School’s opportunities to work with industry professionals has not only been an inspiring experience, it also helped him secure a dream job that has taken him to the West End.
Class of 2025: Esther Nzekwe
For MSc Applied Data Science student Esther Nzekwe, the chance to put into practise what she was learning in the classroom and develop her skills through a work placement at Sodexo provided the perfect springboard for her career.
Class of 2025: Zeynep Baysar
For Zeynep Baysar, Essex’s “outstanding” reputation in human rights law meant there was no doubt about where she should study her masters.
Class of 2025: Susie Fowler-Watt
For well-known BBC newsreader Susie Fowler-Watt, returning to education as a mature student was a daunting experience, but a passion for hearing people’s stories means she’s not only graduating with an MA Psychodynamic Counselling, but she’s also embarked on a Professional Doctorate.
Class of 2025: Rielly Kitchener
For history student Rielly Kitchener, a 12-week work placement at Essex Record Office has provided inspiration for his future career, as well as his most memorable Essex experience.
Class of 2025: Claire McVicar
For single mum-of-two Clare Mcvicar, who is graduating with an MA Creative Writing, returning to university was a challenge but encouragement from her family and inspirational lecturers helped her succeed.
Class of 2025: Alex Stroming
For Alex Stroming, the opportunity to study abroad and learn about different theatre practices made East 15 Acting School the perfect place to study her Masters.
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