
Hobbies and interests
Astronomy
Engineering
STEM
Arabic
Rebecca Dasilva
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Winner
Rebecca Dasilva
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Nominee2x
Finalist1x
WinnerBio
I am someone who is driven by curiosity and the desire to experience more of the world. My biggest passions are aviation, languages, and creating.
For a long time, I thought success meant following a career path that looked impressive or practical. Over time, I realized that the things I naturally kept coming back to were planes, travel, languages, and discovering new perspectives. That realization has pushed me to start building a future that feels more authentic to who I am.
I have always been fascinated by aircraft and everything about flight. I love learning how planes work, but what excites me most is what flying represents freedom. To me, aviation means possibility, movement, and the ability to see places I once only imagined. One of my long-term goals is to earn my pilot license and continue exploring opportunities connected to aviation.
I also love languages, especially Portuguese, Arabic, and German. One of my favorite feelings is speaking with someone in their native language and seeing the conversation become more open and genuine. I love learning about different cultures and hearing how people think, communicate, and experience the world.
Outside of that, I enjoy creating and bringing ideas to life, whether through projects, design, or simply exploring new interests.
More than anything, I want to build a life that feels meaningful one centered around passion, freedom, curiosity, and continuing to learn from both people and places around the world.
Education
University of New Haven
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Engineering, General
- Engineering Science
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Physics and Astronomy
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
Career
Dream career field:
Research
Dream career goals:
astrophysics and engineering
Sports
Swimming
Varsity2019 – 20234 years
Public services
Public Service (Politics)
Presidential Public Service Fellowship — teachers aid2024 – 2024