Brown twins see double success

By Clearing

Identical twins Francesca and Georgina Brown have lots in common, and this year the 22-year old duo from Marton, Middlesbrough, has also shared academic achievements. They have both achieved degrees at the University of Teesside, Francesca a BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology and Georgina BSc (Hons) Psychology.

Georgina is the oldest of the twin sisters by five minutes. She said: “We’ve always been close, with no big conflicts. When we were little we’d both draw pictures and ask our parents, Celine and Dave, whose picture was the best? They’d always say both.”

Francesca said: “We have the same sense of humour; I can’t understand how twins couldn’t get on. One big difference is that we go for different types of boyfriends. And when we were at Nunthorpe School we wanted to be in separate classes.”

After Nunthorpe School the girls attended St. Mary’s Sixth Form in Middlesbrough, where they both achieved GNVQs in Health and Social Care. They then enrolled on the same Nursing course in Newcastle.

Francesca said: “We always wanted to be nurses. After about three months we both realised that it wasn’t the right career for us, but for different reasons!”

The duo has enjoyed their courses at Teesside. Georgina said: “We were in some of the same lectures together, and supported and helped each other. Our ideas and essays were totally different, however.” They may be moving in different directions after the summer. Francesca is aiming for a public services career, while Georgina is considering a Masters degree.

Francesca added: “We both think the university is great and enjoyed our time there. The staff is really friendly and they help you out if you're finding the work difficult. Our parents are very proud. They know we’ve worked hard.”

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