Hello, my name is Ademide Odunsi, and I am currently a final year student at the University of Manchester. Originally from Nigeria, I attended St. Saviors School before moving to the UK after completing year 5. I have a strong interest in the oil and gas sector, which led me to co-find a tech startup focused on securing O&G assets in Nigeria. Besides my entrepreneurial endeavours, I am passionate about football and have also co-founded an events company dedicated to providing unique experiences to a diverse audience. I am excited to offer guidance to students embarking on their educational journeys, sharing actionable advice to ensure a seamless transition into their next chapter. Let’s connect and make your path easier and more exciting.

What was the biggest challenge you faced adapting to boarding school?: I guess I’d say the biggest challenge for me when I first attended boarding school during Year 6 was the culture differences and adapting to a whole new system. Additionally, I missed home a lot, as I hadn’t been away from my family for long periods before that. It was a difficult transition.

Education: BA Economics at the University of Manchester

Previous Schools:

• Harrow School (London, UK)
• Port Regis School (Dorset, UK)
• St Saviours School (Lagos, Nigeria)

Extra-Curricular Activities:

• Head of Media in the Alafia Foundation (Lagos, Nigeria)
• English and Maths GCSE tutor for schools in the Harrow borough (Harrow, UK)
• Volunteer at Children’s Development Centre (Lagos, Nigeria)
• Key Member of the Perceval Society (African Caribbean) at Harrow School
• Key Member of the Pigou Society (Economics) at Harrow School
• 1st XI Football and Athletics at Harrow School

Notable Achievements and Experience: Experience:

• Intern at Sahara Energy Resource Limited (Geneva, Switzerland)
• Intern at Savannah Energy (London, UK)
• Intern at Chevron Corporation (Lagos, Nigeria)
• Intern at Agusto & Co (Lagos, Nigeria)
• African Leadership Academy Graduate (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Notable Achievements:

• Co-founded ‘Delta Technologies Ltd’ Technology Start-up
• Co-founded ‘Project X’ (unincorporated) International Events Company
• Awarded football colours at Harrow School
• Perceval Society Representative Harrow School