Student Story: Moyinoluwa Oluwadayomi
Moyinoluwa is a fourth-year Medicine student. He was awarded a bursary funded by Queen Mary alumni, in recognition of his determination and commitment to becoming a doctor. This support has helped him focus fully on his studies and clinical placements.
My name is Moyinoluwa, and I am a fourth-year MBBS Medicine student originally from Aberdeen.
I chose Queen Mary for its strong reputation as a university and medical school. The diversity in patient demographics here also provides incredible opportunities to explore different patient treatments and experiences.
I have been really enjoying my course. It is challenging and demanding, but working on placement and seeing the work that happens behind the scenes has been incredibly rewarding. I am thoroughly enjoying the experience.
Before receiving this bursary, I was very worried about my financial position. My first year was manageable as I lived in university accommodation, but moving into private rented accommodation meant I had to budget carefully to ensure I had enough funds to support me six months down the line. In my second and third year, I worked part-time as a tutor for six hours a week to support my living costs. I also worked during the holidays in Aberdeen. However, I knew I would not be able to continue working with the increased workload of my fourth and fifth years. Balancing part-time work with studies meant I had less time for extracurricular activities and hobbies, but that was a sacrifice I needed to make to ensure I could continue my studies.
Receiving the bursary was an incredible relief. The demands of studying, revising, working part-time, and engaging in extracurriculars are immense, and as exams approach, it becomes even more difficult to prepare adequately. My tutoring job required me to be present for my students, ensuring they were supported and ready for their exams, while I was also trying to prepare for my own. Rent is a significant expense, and when putting it into perspective, 70 to 80 percent of my student loan now goes on rent alone. Receiving this bursary has eased a huge burden.
I am still deciding what to do for my elective. I have a strong interest in psychology and have an upcoming placement that I hope will provide greater insight into the field. I am also currently working on my dissertation on Psychology and Autism, which is a key area of interest for me.
I would like to say a very big thank you to the generous alumni who helped make my bursary happen. This funding has lifted a great deal of stress and allowed me to focus on my course, exams, and placements. Your kindness has been incredibly helpful, and I am now looking forward to continuing my degree and discovering the right area of medicine for my career.