Micaiah Bell
MSc Sociology, 2024
Micaiah Bell is currently reading for a Master’s in Sociology, with graduation expected in the second half of 2025. He arrived at Green Templeton College (GTC) following an exceptional undergraduate career at Harvard University, where he earned a BA in Psychology with a secondary in Sociology, all while competing on the Harvard Crimson Varsity Football Team.
At Oxford, Micaiah leads the Oxford Lancers – the University’s American Football team – and serves as Vice-President of the Graduate Common Room (GCR), overseeing ‘External Entertainment’. For him, fostering community is as crucial as achieving academic success. ‘Entertainment brings people together,’ he explains. ‘It’s where friendships are formed and connections made, and it provides a chance to step away from the pressures of study. Many students forge lifelong bonds at social events – opportunities to meet people you might never otherwise encounter, such as the 80 MBA students at GTC.’
Although he has extensive research experience at institutions including Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School, and Harvard College, Micaiah’s ambition is to pursue a career in sport in the Middle East or Europe. He has already received a number of accolades, including recognition by the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society and a full scholarship to play and study at Oxford through Vincent’s Club. ‘Sport taught me discipline, resilience, and teamwork,’ he says, ‘qualities that serve me just as well in academia as they do on the field.’
Currently writing his thesis on social media’s influence over societal trends, Micaiah is passionate about strengthening ties between alumni and students. ‘I see alumni connections and sport as a lifeline for students,’ he says. ‘They’re essential for navigating academia and building a future career. I long for every student to see the steps of those who came before them, find something to aspire to, and leave with relationships that last a lifetime. That, to me, is what donating to GTC and engaging with the College is all about.’
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