Hello! I'm Rebecca. I am an aspiring airline pilot. Simultaneously, I am in the midst of my senior year at Liberty University pursuing my bachelor's in aviation. Traveling became crucial to me at a young age. My father worked for American Airlines, and we often spent day trips in foreign cities. I was born to a Brazilian mother and a Hungarian father, which contributed to a diverse upbringing. The fixation on becoming a pilot started in eighth grade, after attending a private Catholic school. One of my classmates had a mother in Top Gun, and his eyes lit up when he spoke about her. I asked him every question I could think of. It became clear that a lifestyle as enticing as hers was the only one that mattered. I graduated early from high school, eager to begin training. Right after my first solo cross-country flight, I won a contest for a helicopter discovery flight. The generosity of the donor opened my eyes to a deep-rooted passion for learning. I have participated in 3 FAA research studies, particularly for remote tower operations at the National Aerospace Research Technology Airpark. I'm currently an instructor on a Flight Scheduling Design study. I hope to obtain my master's degree in human factors and ergonomics. I intend to become a multi-engine instructor and then apply to graduate school shortly after. I have my eye on the AeroAstro department at M.I.T. after reading about the origins of Bose Headsets and Professor Amar Bose.