Teach Middle East Magazine Nov-Dec 2015 Issue 2 Volume 3 | Page 21

Featured Students L-R: Members of the ACS Robotics Club, Phillipos Slicher, Jaafer Saadat and Noor Aysha Saadat. I like the fact that I can explore many things, academically and socially, and the number of opportunities we get. I also like the way the teachers take their time to understand us, and always listen to us, and offer praise when it is well deserved. never have met some people, I have met here, in the States. I also like the diverse food that this country offers. How did your involvement in robotics help your other studies? How did your involvement in robotics help your other studies? In robotics this year we did a lot more programming. The logic behind programming provides a lot of useful ideas that I can use in other subject areas. Robotics has allowed me to think analytically, and it has helped me notice little things, which not only come in handy at school, but outside of school. It has also let me take things one step at a time, letting me figure out complicated problems by piecing them like I did with my robot. What is the subject that you enjoy most and why? I definitely enjoy app design. It is the closest to what I would like to do when I am older. I would like to have a career in app design and development. What is the subject that you enjoy most and why? I enjoy math the most. I like math because math reminds me of robotics, the way you have to notice little details in the problems to know if the teacher is trying to trick you, and the fact that you have to go step by step to find out the solution. What are two things that you like most about the UAE and why? I like the fact that you can meet people from diverse cultures. I would options at my previous school. I think that having more variety gives us better options to do what we really love instead of being forced into doing the closest thing. What are two things that you like most about the UAE and why? Phillipos Slicher What do you love most about ACS, and how has it helped you to become an outstanding student? One of the things that I enjoy most about my school is the variety of courses that we have here, mostly in technology. I didn’t have as many I like a couple of things in the UAE. I like the culture and the rich history. I like how they developed the country so quickly. Many countries that existed for a much longer time are less developed than this country. I find that their courage and perseverance to make so much happen in such a short time is wonderful. Class Time | | Nov - Dec 2015 | 19