About Marysia:

What is your reason for your course choice?

It is such a diverse and interdisciplinary subject. And, Theology is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) faculties at Oxford – one of the first courses of lectures given at Oxford was in Theology, over 800 years ago!

When, where and why did you start rowing? And what do you love about the sport?

I first started rowing in Trinity Term of my first year because I wanted to row bumps in Summer VIIIs but hadn’t taken up the sport beforehand because I thought the early mornings would ruin my silly fresher experience. The plan was to row for fun, enjoy the sunshine and drink Pimms, but I quickly got hooked. I love rowing because it is a demanding sport. It demands intent, passion, power, exertion, grit and determination and I love it because of that.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Pembroke College Boat Club (PCBC) where I was coached by Simon Kerswell-Jensen and Harry Lyons.

What or who was the earliest sporting inspiration you remember as a child?

Jessica Ennis-Hill

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

Athletics and Cross-country

What is your favourite non-academic book?

So Long and Thanks for all the fish from the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series

What is your dream job? Or what do you aspire to do once you complete your studies?

Go into materials develop for new technologies

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