About Jessica:

What is your reason for your course choice?

I’m fascinated by how much and how fast children develop and am intrigued to understand better how we all develop so differently

When, where and why did you start rowing? And what do you love about the sport?

I learned to row at St. Catharine’s College in Cambridge 2 years ago when I started my PhD. I really love to be out on the water and that if you work together as a team you make the boat go faster!

What was your first rowing club and coach?

St. Catharine’s College Cambridge and Carmen Failla

What or who was the earliest sporting inspiration you remember as a child?

The Dutch gymnast Epke Zonderland

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

I used to be a gymnast

What is your favourite non-academic book?

The art of war sun tsu

What is your dream job? Or what do you aspire to do once you complete your studies?

Researcher

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