Vanshikaa Jani

University of Arizona, USA

How did your Cambridge qualifications support your university application, and prepare you for life as an undergraduate?

Cambridge International A Levels allowed me to demonstrate my ability to take college level courses, and also earned me a semester’s worth of college credits for introductory and general education courses at the University of Arizona. I believe this not only boosted my confidence during an initially daunting period of adjustment, but also allowed me to use the time management skills gained while studying for my Cambridge International A Levels. I was better prepared to handle rigorous study as I was directly placed in advanced courses in my first semester.

Although I chose a different field of study at university from my Cambridge International A Level subjects, I almost always use the knowledge I gained at school in both my studies and in my life. Through my Cambridge studies, I believe I was able to develop a firm understanding of the interdisciplinary connections between different subjects, and combine my learnings to find holistic and simple solutions to complex real-world problems.

One of my biggest takeaways from my time as a Cambridge International A Level student is that I transitioned from being an exam-focused student to a learning-focused student.

What are your future career plans?

Currently, my long-term plans include making a career in research. A goal of mine is to solve at least one of the world’s problems and to make it a safer place for us all to live in. Along the way, I want to keep learning and growing as a student of life.

Would you recommend Cambridge qualifications to other students who want to go to university?

Definitely. If I could go back in time and choose again, I would choose the same path.