Dipika Sadhwani Jethmalani

Country: United Kingdom

Sector: Environmental Services

Job title: Assistant Scientist

Subject of study: Biological Sciences

Year of graduation: 2023

Type/Level of study: Undergraduate

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Environment Agency

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

I did private tutoring back in Spain for a few months. After that, I worked in London and then got a full-time role as an Assistant Scientist at the Environment Agency.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

I studied a BSc Biological Sciences degree at the University of Exeter and have always wanted to work in a science-related role. One of the things I enjoy the most is the people I work with and how positive the working environment is between us.

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?

I was a member of the European and BodySoc Society.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

I was born near the sea back in Spain, and when I was doing my research before applying to university, I read that Exeter was very close to the sea too, and it reminded me of my hometown.

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