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Rebecca Dasilva

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Finalist

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Winner

Bio

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 program
2023 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Research

    • Dream career goals:

      astrophysics and engineering

      Sports

      Swimming

      Varsity
      2019 – 20234 years

      Public services

      • Public Service (Politics)

        Presidential Public Service Fellowship — teachers aid
        2024 – 2024

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Student Life Photography Scholarship