Alumni Visit from Tanisha Anand, Class of 2021,14 November 2024

It was a truly rewarding experience to return to Heston Community School and deliver a talk to students. From discussing Russell Group university options and career paths with Year 7s to providing in-depth career advice and degree breakdowns to Sixth Formers, it felt amazing to share the knowledge and insights that this school helped me to obtain. Now working as a Marketing Executive in Mayfair, London, it’s easy to get caught up in busy daily life, but coming back to the School that shaped me into who I am today was a powerful reminder of my journey.

I was inspired by students’ ambitions; one student, aged 11, even shared their worries about university, only for a peer to reassure them, saying they looked up to older siblings who had been to university and found success. Sixth Formers also shared their thoughts about moving away from the comfort of Hounslow, something I experienced when I went to the University of Warwick – some of the best years of my life. I felt proud to share my story and talk about how those experiences helped shape my career today. Tanisha Anand [Class of 2021]

On the 14 November, I had the opportunity to attend an alumni meeting where I was given useful information and advice about potential universities and the various opportunities available within the Russell Group. Tanisha, an English graduate who studied at Warwick University, shared valuable insights regarding the prestigious nature of Russell Group universities, emphasising their academic excellence and the benefits of studying in a rural area rather than city-based universities! As she studied at Heston Community School, she also stated how teachers in our school gave her informative advice and encouraged her to take part in important roles to enhance her CV. Overall, this event was incredibly informative as she also explained her struggles and ways to overcome them, which has given me a better understanding of my options for my future path. Liya Ludhra [12A]