THC student sees past short term effects of recession and isn't deterred from working in the banking industry.

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Rukshana Alam, 18 from Stepney Green, is currently studying for her final year of A- Levels, already being offered university places at Kings College, Loughborough and Queen Mary to read her Maths degree. Rukshana who has been enjoying Maths since her days at Central Foundation Secondary School, left with Eight A’s in her GCSEs, out of which she received five A*.
She was encouraged to attend Tower Hamlets College by her older brother Jafar Alam who himself is a successful THC Alumni and was one of the first Tower Hamlets College students to receive a place at Cambridge University in 2004.
Upon attending THC, Rukshana knew she enjoyed Maths but was looking at a productive way she could turn Maths into a career. Thanks to her Further Maths class and visits to banks organised by the College, including a one day placement at the now bankrupt Lehman Brothers, she decided she wanted a career in Investment Banking. “Investment banking allows you to use maths in interesting ways and that’s exactly where my interest lies”.
She credits the College in the range of support that were available to her and helping her realise her career prospects, but also credits her parents in their encouragement. She is now hoping for a place at Imperial University to study Maths and is predicted all three A’s for her final results in the summer.