Furthermore, I have developed new skills, for instance social media managing, in order to make small impacts, including spreading awareness of the diversity gap in STEM fields. As shown by these two examples, my CAS projects were inspired by the things I love outside of school, giving me an excuse to expand my interests beyond the education system. I believe that having experiences that were separate to my studies made me a more well-rounded individual.

Ultimately, CAS has forced me into doing the things I knew I would love but was too scared to try- it has taught me to trust my initiative, challenge what intimidates me and appreciate the importance of collaboration. All of these lessons are tools which I am proud to have and which I can use whenever life throws its next challenge at me.