About Will:

What is your reason for your course choice?

Fascination with how AI affects human authorship. I’m passionate about advancing fields of literary and philosophical studies to understand the emergence of modern language generation technology.

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

I started rowing in October 2023 at St Edmund Hall boat club. I love pushing physical performance boundaries and getting faster, so I was drawn to the intense training and testing regimes that come alongside rowing.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

St Edmund Hall Boat Club. Tom Symington and Marie-Claire Jalaguier.

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

Dean Karnazes, an American ultramarathon runner. I read his book â€Run’, and was inspired by his willingness to embrace difficulty and discomfort in extreme sport.

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

Running – cross country and track.

What is your favourite non-academic book?

N/a

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

Not sure!

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