I have always had a passion for cars and racing, inspired by my grandfather, who was a car enthusiast and once owned Ferraris and Alfa Romeos. He often shared stories about those cars and spoke excitedly about the old days of Michael Schumacher racing against Ayrton Senna. While I wasn’t always sure what I wanted to do, I knew it had to involve racing in some way. By the time I was finishing high school, I decided I wanted to work with cars, though I didn’t yet know in what capacity. I took a gap year, and during that time, I watched more Formula 1 than ever. One day, I started paying closer attention to the engineers behind the cars. While they are not as prominent as the drivers, they are just as important to the success of a team. I began looking into the career path of a race engineer and realized it was more possible than I had expected. That is when I decided to pursue mechanical engineering. I know I will likely need to earn a master’s degree, but this path feels like the perfect fit. It allows me to combine my passion for cars with my love for racing. The idea of going from being a Red Bull Racing fan to actually working for the team is incredibly motivating. While race engineers may not earn the highest salaries, they gain unique and exciting experiences that are far more meaningful to me. I also have a strong passion for the German language. In high school, I participated in an exchange program in Germany, where I met people who became like a second family. I have been studying German for five years and plan to either minor or double major in it. I have considered living abroad in the future, and a career in Formula 1 would support that goal very well. Since this is a dream job, I do not expect to reach it right away. That is why I plan to start by working with auto manufacturers, especially German companies like BMW. Being able to work for my favorite car manufacturer would be just as much of a dream as working in F1. My main interests lie in the aerodynamics of the car, as well as the engine and drivetrain designs. That is why I am currently participating in my university's Formula SAE team. Since I am only a freshman, I do not have that much knowledge of my major yet. Being a part of this team gives me gives me the experience I need in order to learn more about my interests for my career Ultimately, I hope to contribute to the future of the automotive industry, whether through manufacturing street cars or designing race cars.