Sophia Smith Galer

Sophia Smith Galer

London, England, United Kingdom
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I am a multi-award-winning reporter, author and content creator based in London making…

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Experience

  • Freelance

    London, England, United Kingdom

Honors & Awards

  • Arabic Studies Prize

    Durham University

    A prize given to the student with the highest overall marks in their final year of study.

  • Distinction in Spoken Spanish

    Durham University

    Awarded a Distinction in Spoken Spanish for my degree in Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish and Arabic)

  • Many Languages, One World 2016 Essay Contest Winner

    United Nations Academic Impact

    My essay (written in Arabic) was selected as a winning entry in this worldwide essay competition.

    "From a pool of over 3,600 entrants, ELS Educational Services, Inc., has selected 60 students from 36 countries and 54 universities as winners of the 2016 Many Languages, One World® international essay contest.

    Many Languages, One World is organized by ELS Educational Services, Inc., and the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). The winners have been invited to attend the Many…

    My essay (written in Arabic) was selected as a winning entry in this worldwide essay competition.

    "From a pool of over 3,600 entrants, ELS Educational Services, Inc., has selected 60 students from 36 countries and 54 universities as winners of the 2016 Many Languages, One World® international essay contest.

    Many Languages, One World is organized by ELS Educational Services, Inc., and the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). The winners have been invited to attend the Many Languages, One World Global Youth Forum at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Students will be provided with an all-expense paid trip to New York City and the opportunity to speak at the General Assembly of the United Nations. Winners will present action plans related to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."

  • The Durham Award

    Durham University

    "The Durham Award is a mark of excellence, recognising that Durham students bring so much more than a degree to the workplace."

    The Durham Award is offered by Durham University to a select group of students in their final year for their employability and unique skill set which makes them stand out from the crowd.

    "Leading graduate recruiters were involved in the design of the Award and were consulted extensively about the competencies that they look for in graduates. The list of…

    "The Durham Award is a mark of excellence, recognising that Durham students bring so much more than a degree to the workplace."

    The Durham Award is offered by Durham University to a select group of students in their final year for their employability and unique skill set which makes them stand out from the crowd.

    "Leading graduate recruiters were involved in the design of the Award and were consulted extensively about the competencies that they look for in graduates. The list of competencies for the Award is endorsed by them as the key attributes that they are looking for."

  • BJTC Radio News Documentary of the Year 2017

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    I won the award for my MA radio documentary 'White Othello: Does opera have a diversity problem?'

  • John Schofield Trust Mentee 2019/20

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    I was selected to be a mentee for the prestigious mentorship scheme at the John Schofield Trust. I am mentored by Channel 4 Foreign Correspondent Jonathan Rugman.

  • Sandy Chalmers Scheme 2019/20

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    I was selected to be a participant in the BBC's internal scheme for developing women in radio.

Languages

  • Arabic

    Professional working proficiency

  • Spanish

    Professional working proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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