After following in her family's history of studying at the University of Plymouth, Halel's childhood dreams have now come true
“After obtaining my Bachelor's degree from the University of Plymouth, I went on to do a Masters degree in Environmental Impact Assessment & Auditing at the University of East Anglia.
When I returned to Bahrain, I was offered a job in one of the country's leading aluminium industries called Midal Cables. I was Head of Environment, Quality, Health, Safety and Security for 18 months.In January 2012, I set up Reef Arabia, a company specialising in the design, manufacturing, supply and deployment of artificial reefs.I am now working on setting up a third company focusing on ecotourism and educational environmental awareness (educational ecotours). I chose to set up an environmental consultancy as I enjoy and love working on different projects ranging from marine to terrestrial, to industrial, to infrastructure etc.
I enjoy the challenge of environmental issues and love meeting different clients, ranging from government officials to private developers.
Working with schools and educational institutions is very rewarding, especially as more and more people become aware of the difficulties facing the environment nowadays.”
“I wouldn’t do anything differently as every stage of my life taught me to do better next time… I chose the career I have always dreamed of having, and I am grateful.”
“The Induction week really helped me meet other students; British and International. I stayed in the University's student accommodation and the wardens were very helpful to me.”
“I learnt a lot from using the University's library and doing research on projects. It was a rewarding and useful exercise throughout the three years of study.”
“I would suggest the Environmental Science course to anyone interested in having an environmental career. I love Devon and I would recommend anyone who had a choice to study in Plymouth to do so, of course depending on the type of degree they choose to take on. Even though I knew I wanted a career in the environmental field, the Environmental Science degree made me realise that consultancy was the area I was most interested in.”
“The course prepared me for the work I am now doing in the environmental consultancy field. It gave me an overall view and background to all the environmental issues this world is facing.
Being at the University also taught me to be positive and outgoing, and it especially gave me the courage and tips for public speaking which I do a lot as part of my career.”
Build solutions to real environmental issues, using knowledge and cutting edge practical skills. Develop an understanding of climate change, biodiversity, conservation and sustainability, in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Applying the latest techniques in the laboratory and the field - both in the UK and overseas, you will graduate ready to shape the future of fields from ecosystem management to environmental monitoring.
