Page 30 - ES MAG 2019
P. 30
‘As a student at The English School I have 'As my 7-year journey comes to an end at
gained invaluable experiences and formed The English School, I cannot feel anything
life-time friendships. I have appreciated the but grateful for all the experiences, lessons
importance of commitment, independence and skills I have obtained. They have set
and discipline and I have been challenged strong foundations for my future academic
and inspired to push boundaries in order to path, and will accompany me for a lifetime,
achieve my goals. This, I have done, in a as they have helped shape who I am today’
well-rounded environment, where positive – Sonia Yiakoumi, Biological Sciences,
competition and academic support inspires University of Edinburgh
you to excel’
– Aliki Larkou, Nutrition & Dietetics,
King’s College London ‘Personally, I nd the most striking aspect
of our School to be its spirit. Our community’s
‘The nal years of school were the most culture is one of tenacity, vivacity and,
crucially, ingenuity. These characteristic
challenging. They taught me the importance
of being true to myself, no matter what the ickers are what result in the ame that
drives our School’s ambition and success.
circumstances’ Indeed, growing up in such an enterprising
– Andreas Eleftheriou, Medicine, environment is what has so inuenced
University of Cambridge me to pursue my future studies at the LSE.
Studying in the hustle and bustle of London
is what enables me to look forward to
decoding the labyrinth that is the wider
world by being thrust into the heart of a city
‘Ferre tuis pedes - believe only in yourself, renowned for its galvanizing inspiration‘
have faith in your abilities, walk your own
path and you will achieve your Dream’ – Rachelle Alpay, Law, LSE
– Stephanos Isodiou, Mathematics, UCL
‘The competitive nature of the School,
together with the support I received from
all my teachers, allowed me to excel and to
achieve something that was once only a
dream. No matter where I nd myself in
the future, I will always look back on the
‘The application process was challenging memories I have of this School with fondness’
and stressful, a rollercoaster ride. However, – Petros Nafpliotis, Law,
the competitive environment which climates King’s College London
the school has taught me invaluable lessons
which led to my success. To work hard, to be
28 determined and to persevere. Securing an ‘What I admire most about The English
oer is just the beginning, now it's time to
move on to greater things. Thank you School is how it helps students to grow as
both individuals and independent thinkers.
English School for these wonderful past I was able to develop and exercise my critical
years. I will be forever grateful' thinking skills. I learned to set goals and
– Ioannis Hadjihannas, Medicine, to work hard in order to achieve them.
Queen Mary University London Most importantly, I understood the value
of being systematic and diligent with my
‘As cliché as it sounds, the last 7 years at The work, and not to become complacent’
English School have been a roller coaster ride. – Pavlos Stavrinides, Mathematics,
Ups and downs, loops and tumbles and it all CalTech, USA
comes down to this. The moment you receive
your oers and get into the university of your
choice, you realise that both success, and ‘My 7 years at this School have taught me
failure, can help you achieve your goals’ the importance of hard work, commitment
– Evangelia Charalambous, Management, and determination in achieving my goals.
University of Manchester These values made it possible for me to
successfully go through the challenging
medical admissions journey and to obtain
‘My years at The English School taught a place at my rst choice medical school.
me that hard work, complimented by The skills I acquired during my time at
commitment and good planning, are the The English School, such as independent
key to success. I will always be proud learning, beyond the limitations of the
of being an English School graduate’ curriculum, have given me condence to
– Christina Siakalli, Chemistry, begin my medical studies’
Imperial College London – Andreas Zachariades, Medicine,
Imperial College London
'It has been a privilege to grow up in the 'Aiming high and working hard in an
community of The English School. It’s a place environment like The English School can
where you are constantly inspired to strive for help you achieve anything’
excellence, having people next to you every – Constantinos Efthyvoulou, Medicine,
step of the way. I will always be grateful for Imperial College London
the lifelong friendships and the vast amount
of opportunities and knowledge the school
has provided me with, helping me grow both
academically and personally’
– Konstantina Panayiotou, Medicine, Meet more of our students at:
Queen Mary University London www.englishschool.ac.cy/meet-our-students
