Smera, a talented student from The Perse, (OP, 2025) is heading to Harvard to pursue her passion for engineering and STEM. A gifted musician and dedicated all-rounder, Smera balances academic ambition with a vibrant and fulfilling life beyond the classroom. Listen to discover more about her inspiring journey.
In this podcast Smera and Claire Ziwa discuss the following topics.
The journey to Harvard.
Studying the Liberal Arts Programme.
A passion for engineering.
Making a wind powered generator.
Being awarded an Arkwright Scholarship.
Training at the Royal College of Music.
Playing the piano and bassoon.
Playing in the National Youth Orchestra.
Performing at the Royal Albert Hall and the BBC Proms.
Gaining an amateur radio licence.
The importance of parental support.
Being organised!
You can also watch this podcast on The Perse School Cambridge YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/QYd8DgVn8ec?si=ZqLoa08eT02ZCKpl
Production Credits:
Host and Executive Producer: Claire Ziwa
Film Editor: Adam Crossland
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