Financial Times Student Advocate

Zain Noor has been appointed as a Financial Times Student Advocate for the coming academic year.

Not only will this allow him to further explore his interest in Economics but it will also allow him to develop his analytical, research and presentation skills. He is currently studying A Level Economics and it’s easy to see that he has developed quite a love for Economics and is one of the standout Lower Sixth Economics students. We are very proud of this achievement and are certain he will enjoy and excel in this role and, indeed, do KGS proud.

Zain tells us a little about the programme and his motivations:

The FT Student Advocate role is an opportunity not only to hone skills in analysis, communication and presentation but to meet like-minded individuals from across the globe. The position is, in essence, a promotion and analyst role, with student advocates from several countries pitching the FT to teachers and students to gain more readers. Articles are critiqued and discussed with a member of the editorial team.

I applied for the role because of my interest in the financial sector. I found the FT helped me to develop a deeper understanding of the subject. I also knew this would help me develop analysis and presenting skills – something that can be quite nerve wracking. As the Student Advocacy has begun, I have found it is everything that I had hoped for. This is a truly exciting opportunity, giving me a glimpse into the working world in a sector I am particularly interested in, while also helping to give me practical skills vital to my future professional life.

Mr W Bohanna I Head of Economics