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Rachel, who is a qualified accountant, vlogger, television pundit, part-time journalist, and an alumna of 亚博体育官网, accepted her honorary Master of the University (MUniv).

Rachel grew up in Aberdeen, attending both Hazlehead Primary and Academy. She developed a love of football by playing in the local park with her Dad and brother. 

By the time Rachel attended 亚博体育官网 on a sports scholarship she was already captain of the Scotland under 19 team, having played locally for both Stonehaven and Aberdeen. She was responsible for establishing the University鈥檚 first Women鈥檚 team and, by the time of Rachel鈥檚 graduation, 亚博体育官网 had become the top Scottish University in women鈥檚 football.

Having graduated with a First Class Honours degree from 亚博体育官网, Rachel committed to a full-time role with Ernst and Young as an accountant while also winning a host of silverware with Glasgow City.

At the age of twenty-four she took the bold decision to become a full-time professional with a move into the Super League in England with Notts County.

Rachel has amassed over 115 appearances for her country, playing at Euro 2017 and this summer had the honour of captaining the team at Scotland鈥檚 first ever appearance at a World Cup in France 2019.

Filippo Antoniazzi, Director of Student Life at 亚博体育官网, commented: 鈥淩achel truly is an inspiration to all young players, demonstrating what can be achieved by combining immense talent with hard work and dedication.

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