Personal Statement
Over the course of my 6th form studies I have developed my fascination with the integrated future of technology and civilization. Last year, I was fortunate to be offered an internship at Johnson & Johnson Medical. I explored and learnt more about the software in new technologies such as the remarkable use of 3D mapping of the human heart in multiple AV nodal re-entry tachycardias which I was able to observe in the operating theatre. This work experience complimented my studies in A Level Biology and Physics, developing my knowledge of the myogenic regulation of a heart, for example the effects of irregular patterns of waves of depolarization released from the sinoatrial node.
I attended Millfield School which contributed greatly in providing me with many opportunities to further develop my interest in this subject. In a recent mathematics A2 lecture I was captivated by Ben Spark’s interactive talk which illustrated the everyday uses of Mathematics. My clear passion for this course lead me to take part in auxiliary engineering lessons alongside my A level Physics lessons in which we studied the fundamentals of circular motion and Stirling engines through interactive practicals. This heightened my enthusiasm as it provided me with an insight of my future in engineering.
I attended an evening lecture by Rob Bennett in which he described the obstacles faced during design process of the Bloodhound SSC, the most aerodynamic chassis was selected through extensive remodeling alongside the difficulties in choosing a safe location. I have personally experienced similar issues when participating in F1 in Schools in which I was the team manager in designing, manufacturing, funding and racing a miniaturized, gas propelled, vehicle. My experience as team manager allowed me to oversee all aspects of my team; from the initial sketch and design on paper to the construction and final testing process utilizing Autodesk CFD, a 3D CAD software which illustrated the aerodynamics using an intuitive visual medium. I was given the responsibility to work alongside team member as well as take lead in the management of the portfolio and presentation. After the extensive amounts of augmentations and alterations, the development of our many prototypes which led to our final design winning ‘Best Design and Pitlane’ in the finals in Abu Dhabi was an unforgettable experience.
I accepted an internship at Zbooni in which I had the privilege to interview the software engineers on the ingenuity of cloud based infrastructures and their advantages considering the ease of adjustable processing power. This complimented my interest in software engineering which is a significant component in the field of engineering.
Much like my dedication to my academics, my involvement in sports allowed me to achieve remarkable accomplishments. Participating in the 60m sprint in the British Indoor Championships, representing Somerset in the South West Athletics Championships and outperforming the UAE national team are a few examples of my attempts in elevating myself to the highest possible standard I could perform at. Setting the world record in the Against Gravity Challenge as well as coming top 20 in the Spartan Race certainty challenged me mentally and physically.
My fluency in Arabic and English proves advantageous when broadening my ring of connections. Living in the United States, the UAE and the UK, I find myself submerged in many cultures and foreign ideologies. Being surrounded by a plethora of environments, I was to take advantage of each unique situation by involving myself as much as possible. Participating on two DofE team treks, being captain of the Millfield athletics team, hosting PE lessons for children with cognitive disabilities, and playing lead roles in multiple drama performances are just a few of many past experiences which act in expanding my proficiency in communication and coordinating with other people.
