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Rebecca Dasilva

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Astronomy
  • Engineering
  • STEM
  • Arabic

Reading

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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.)
Majors of interest:
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics and Astronomy, Astronomy and Astrophysics
Medical school interest:
No

Career

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Research
Dream career goals:
astrophysics and engineering
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
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