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A BASILDON student who hopes to spend her life combating global warming has won a week-long stay at an American university.
Dannie Slade, 17, will visit the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the summer.
The teen, who studies law, psychology, geography and Spanish at Palmers College, is one of 50 students from across the UK who won a place on the trip.
She had to complete a series of essays modelled on US college admission exams.
She will stay on campus at MIT, attending lectures and meeting staff and students.
Dannie said the trip would help her decide whether to go to university in the UK or the US.
She said: “I’m keeping my options open. I will apply to both and see what comes back. It would be lovely to go to America, but I would only do it if they offered full financial support.”
What Dannie will study at university will depend on where she goes.
If she studies in the UK, she will study law. But if she wins a coveted spot at a US institution, she will study hydrology. During her trip to Boston, Dannie will meet with representatives from prestigious US universities like Harvard and Yale.
She said: “My favourite subject is geography and I prefer the practical side of it. I would love to work in hydrology. With the world in the state it’s in, with global warming, it’s going to become a lot more important because of increasing flood risks.”
Dannie said she hoped to squeeze in some sightseeing and shopping while she was there.
She said: “I’ve never been to America before so I’m really looking forward to immersing myself in the culture. We were told that last year they went from Boston to New York and did some shopping and saw a Broadway show, so that would be nice.”
Battle of the bands 2013
Battle of the Bands was held on Friday 3rd May at the Springhouse club in Corringham with Gateway 97.8, Yellow Advertiser and Rotary club of Corringham Thameside.
The 6 bands were – Not now Jhon, Something simple, Accidental Tourists, Vice versa />, Such strange arts, and The Brit invasion.
Winners for 2013 are NOT NOW JHON. CONGRATULATIONS!
£1600 WAS RAISED FOR THE PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP IN THURROCK.
Thanks to all our judges and personnel who made it happen!
special thanks to last years winners The Ends who made a guest appearance
This years winners NOT NOW JHON With Guest Judge MP Stephen Metcalfe
PICTURES OF THE NIGHT ARE ON THIS WEBSITE PLEASE CLICK THE EVENTS TAB AT TOP OF PAGE AND BATTLE OF BANDS TAB
VIDEO OF THE WINNING ANNOUNCEMENT
read moreBattle of the Bands final 6 this week!
BATTLE OF THE BANDS THE FINAL SIX:
Congratulations and well done to Not Now Jhon, Something Simple, The Brit Invasion, Such Strange Arts, Accidental Tourists and Vice Versa. Thanks to all of your votes, you have chosen these top 6 bands to go through to the live final at The Springhouse Club, Springhouse Road, Corringham, SS17 7OT on Friday 3rd May.
tickets can only be purchased from Gateway 97.8 and none will be sold on the night, 01268 833978
read morePolice release efit after indecent exposure in Basildon
Police are appealing for witnesses and have released an efit image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure in Basildon.
At 5.15pm on Monday, April 8, 2013, outside Laindon Health Centre, a woman in her late 30s was walking along when she was approached by a man who indecently exposed himself.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Phillippa Mowling on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
read moreRotary Complete Walk!
Rotary club of Corringham Thameside have completed the 27 miles Hadrian’s Wall walk to raise much needed funds for the Basildon and Thurrock branch of The Samaritans.
After travelling up to Northumbria on Friday the team made an early start on Saturday and completed the walk on Sunday afternoon.
Well done to Gerry, Terry, Charlie and Bill 
Breaking news
A FORMER leader of Basildon Council has died.
Tony Archer, who was still a Tory councillor in the Billericay East ward, is understood to have passed away on Saturday following a recent illness.
Current council leader Tony Ball, announced the sad news on Twitter.
He said: “I am sorry to announce the passing of former Basildon Council Leader Cllr Tony Archer.
“Our thoughts with Sue and his family.”
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