Rowing, Film, and Resilience with Seb Benzecry

Coffee With Convery

🎙️ Welcome to ☕️ Coffee with Convery, the podcast where we sit down with some of the most fascinating minds from various fields for a chat over a cup of coffee!

Today I'm thrilled to introduce you to our guest, Sebastian Benzecry! 🚀

🎓 Sebastian is a PhD Candidate at the University of Cambridge, where he focuses on Film and Screen Studies.

He's also the President of the Cambridge University Boat Club for 2023/24, leading the team to victory in The Gemini Boat Race 2024 and winning the Aberdeen Quaich trophy! 🚣‍♂️🏆

Beyond his academic and athletic achievements, Sebastian brings a wealth of experience in content writing and tutoring. He has worked as a content writer for Modus Workspace, creating original articles on workspace culture and office spaces, as well as contributing to social media marketing.

His experience in rowing extends to coaching roles at several prestigious institutions, including Pembroke College Boat Club and The Leys School. 📝👨‍🏫

Sebastian's journey began at Princeton University, where he earned his BA in English and honed his skills as a creative director for an on-campus broadcast TV show. He then pursued his MPhil at the University of Cambridge, where he has continued to excel. 📚

In today's episode, we'll dive into Sebastian's academic pursuits, his passion for rowing, and how he balances his roles in both academia and athletics. We'll also discuss his thoughts on the future of film and screen studies, his experiences in content creation, and much more.

So, grab your favorite cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy this enlightening conversation with Sebastian! ☕️🎉