Teach Middle East Magazine Nov-Dec 2015 Issue 2 Volume 3 | Page 20

Featured Students American Community School Student Focus T each UAE Magazine visited the American Community School recently. The school boasts of an impressive Robotics programme. Below are some of the students' responses to questions posed to them about ACS and their program. helps me because it allows me to really understand the subject. What are two things that you like most about the UAE and why? I enjoy the opportunities the UAE provides to different schools, and how they promote sciences such as robotics. The second thing I enjoy most about the UAE is the cultural diversity. There are so many nationalities inside the school and within the UAE. programming. It has also helped me with my work at school, because it has made me a more well rounded, and balanced individual. What is the subject that you enjoy most and why? The subject that I enjoy most at school is physics. I am currently taking the Higher Level Physics course for the IB high-school diploma program. It is very challenging, but also enjoyable. I like physics, because it is very mathematical, straight-forward and logical. It also has many real world applications. Higher Level Physics will help me achieve my goals later in life, allowing me to get a job that has something to do with mechanical engineering, or programming. What are two things that you like most about the UAE and why? What I like most about the UAE culture is that it is very international. Most of the people here are expats from other countries, and are very welcoming to newcomers. I also li ke that people here are often very laid back, but still get work done. Jaafer Saadat What do you love most about ACS, and how has it helped you to become an outstanding student? The thing I love most about ACS is the opportunities that we get as students. The students at this school are focused and they always try to set the bar high. It creates a great learning atmosphere, and this inspires me to do my best. How did your involvement in robotics help your other studies? In robotics, one of the most important skills we use is problem solving. With robotics, I have managed to improve my problem solving skills, and this is very helpful in any subject.
 What is the subject that you enjoy most and why? My favorite subject is math. I like math the most because all our decisions need to be backed by proof. This 18 | Nov - Dec 2015 | | Marnix Roelfs What do you love most about ACS, and how has it helped you to become an outstanding student? What I love most about ACS is the people that go to school here. I am friends with almost everyone in my grade. My closest friends always support me, as I support them as well. We regularly study together, especially for the harder courses, and motivate each other to learn. I have become an outstanding student, mainly with a lot of motivation, and the support from my friends. How did your involvement in robotics help your other studies? I have been very involved in robotics for a few years now. Robotics has given me a very good basis to learn Class Time Noor Aysha Saadat What do you love most about ACS, and how has it helped you to become an outstanding student?