Alex's story

Alex is an Aerospace Engineering student.

Passionate. Inquisitive. High-flier.

"To me, flying has always represented ultimate freedom–soaring above the clouds, navigating beautiful landscapes, and embracing new, exciting challenges daily. The thought of just being up in the air and exploring the unknown inspired me to dream big.

Growing up, I spent countless hours gazing at the sky, captivated by those flying machines, and wondering what lay beyond the stars. I wanted to understand how aircraft and spacecraft are designed, what makes them ‘tick,’ and how I can use my own knowledge to contribute to the technologies that allow us to explore the skies and beyond.

That’s when I found the University’s Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies course. The course combined the two things I loved: flying and the engineering that makes it possible. It was the perfect blend, bringing everything that I love together, and I knew that this was where I needed to be.

Moving to Liverpool has been an incredible journey so far. I have made it my mission to throw myself at absolutely every opportunity that has come my way, from joining the volleyball team and being on the committee of the Afro-Caribbean Society (ACS), to tackling exciting projects and coursework. The freedom that I have found at university truly aligns with what I’ve always sought out in life. It’s a freedom that mirrors why I love flying; the ability to chart my own course and embrace the endless possibilities that the world has to offer.

Choosing the University of Liverpool has been one of the best decisions I’ll ever make. It’s not just a place to study–its where I'm building the foundations for a future filled with discoveries and adventure; where no dream is out of reach."