Hey, everyone! I crochet and want to start $elling my handmade items. I don’t understand the m@rket here and how to go about it, especially since I can’t speak Arabic. I’ll make an instagram account, I guess but would you guys be interested in things such as Baby kits (booties, beanies, diaper covers, bottle covers, baskets, clothes even), keychains, bags and tapestries. There’s so many different things.
I want to pursue electrical engineering but I don’t have the pre-requisites for the IBCC equivalence certificate for pre-engineering stream which is an absolute requirement in Pakistan, whether to study locally or to go abroad, excluding a few countries in the west. In O levels, I didn’t sit for Chemistry or Physics. In A levels, I have opted for Physics along with Mathematics and Economics. Now, I’m thinking of dropping Economics and taking Chemistry in its place. Would it be possible to take the exams for O level chem, O level physics, A level chem, A level physics and A level maths in one session or am I overly ambitious? A gap year is out of the question as I have already taken one. Would appreciate any help, thank you :)
Demographics
18
Female
Pakistani
Took a gap year
Low-income therefore need aid
Intended major
Electrical engineering
Academics:
1 A, 5 Bs and 3 Cs in O levels-English language, Mathematics, Urdu, Pakistan Studies, Islamiat, Computer Science, English Literature, Accounting and Economics
Expected 3 A grades in AS level (first year of A levels)-Mathematics, Physics and Economics.
Awards
None (for now).
Working on 2 competitions currently, wish me luck.
Did win 2nd place in school’s English elocution but that’s irrelevant.
Extracurriculars
Learning beyond the classroom-self studied mathematics, physics and space and tutored those around me.
Learning how to code (Harvard’s cs50x, will receive certificate).
Learning electronics (6.002 MITx, no certificate).
Took a blackhole workshop -> creating a simulation.
30 hours as a junior volunteer at a hospital -> studied the mechanics behind robots involved in surgery, gathered a team to create 40+ handmade bracelets with personalized cards to hand out to pediatric patients and gave a speech.
60 hours as a senior volunteer at that same hospital -> trained 150+ junior volunteers, organized and led the event.
Co-founded a youth movement -> managed 20+ members, raised funds ~15k pkr, no projects yet unfortunately.
Peer-tutored classmates in English Language and Computer Science.
Independent research, may have it reviewed.
Taught myself how to crochet and make jewelry and started a business.
Learning the math behind crochet and writing a paper.
Started an instagram account to document my learning journey.
Currently trying to code a tool that helps me keep track of my stitches in crochet.
Started a crochet discord server with 250+ active members (still growing).
Helped raise funds for and organize an event to a home for the differently-abled, once again gathered a team to make handmade bracelets.
Taught a young girl in my community how to crochet and make jewelry and helped her kickstart her online business through social media management, financially freeing her.
Additional information
I had depression and suffered from derealization through grades 6-11. Daily tasks were a challenge for me, let alone studying. This is also the reason why my grades are ass and my ecas are mid. I have received a bit of support and help and I’m doing decently now.
I didn’t have physics or chem in O levels.
I apply next year so I still have time to improve my profile, I’d appreciate any help!
Turned 18 a few months and I want to get my private pilot’s license to fly for fun, are there any schools I could apply to in Muscat and if not, where? Also, how expensive would it be as I will be funding it myself, through little jobs like a store clerk. I am an expat so unfortunately, I do not qualify for the 300 omr minimum wage and I understand that I will be paid far less. Thank you!
Never cared about good grades or getting into uni but that has changed this year and now I’m stuck.
Demographics
-Female
-18
-Pakistani
-Omani Resident
-Attended a mid-tier private convent in Pakistan for my O levels
-Low income (~$4k/y)
-First-gen
-Private A level candidate
-Ethnic minority
-Took a gap year
Intended major
Electrical Engineering
Academics
-1 A, 5 Bs and 3 Cs in O levels (English Language, Urdu, Mathematics, Pakistan studies, Islamiat, Computer Science, Accounting, Economics and English Literature).
-Will take my first year of A level exams in may/june of 2027 [Mathematics, Physics and Economics (debating opting for Further maths)]
-Sat: May take this December. Score without prep: 1330.
-No AP/IBs (Pakistani schools don’t offer).
Awards
None 😭
(Did win 2nd place in my school’s English elocution but that’s irrelevant)
Planning to do research
May apply to AMC this year
Extracurriculars
-Taught myself jewelry-making and crochet and started a business.
-Taught a young girl how to crochet and helped her kick-start her online business by helping with social-media management.
-30 hours as a junior volunteer at a hospital -> studied mechanics of robots involved in surgery, gathered a team to make 40 handmade bracelets with personalized cards and handed them out to pediatric patients and gave a speech.
-60 hours as a senior volunteer at that same hospital -> organized and led the program and trained junior volunteers.
-Peer-tutored my classmates in Computer Science and English language.
-Learning beyond the classroom: Self-studied space, physics and math and taught the people around me.
-Co-founded a youth movement and raised funds through my craft, no projects yet though.
-Helped raise funds for and organize an event to a home for the differently abled, once again gathering a team to make and hand out bracelets.
-Took a black hole workshop and am trying to simulating one with whatever knowledge I gained.
-Started an instagram account to document my learning journey and work.
-Few coding personal projects in progress.
-Owner of a crochet discord server with 250+ active members (it’s new, still growing).
-Learning the math behind crochet and planning on doing something with my findings, not sure what as of now.
Additional information
-I was extremely depressed from grades 6-11, suffered from derealization and would often OD. My bad grades and lack of involvement in society are a reflection of that, I would often find it hard to get out of bed, let alone study.
-I am completely self-taught in mathematics and physics. I didn’t have chem or physics in O levels. I couldn’t even factorize 4 months ago and now I can do calculus.
-Teaching myself how to code (harvard’s cs50x + extra resources) on an iPad.
-Taking a few courses on electronics but since I cannot afford parts, I’m learning to make circuits online.
-May get a job as I’m finally legal and require extra financial support.
-Applying to many opportunities this year. Hoping to involve crochet more in my engineering activities.
-Studying Olympiad mathematics.
Obviously I don’t hope to make it into MIT or any top universities with this profile, I just need help polishing it for lower ranked institutions because I need a scholarship to study abroad and I cannot attend university in Oman or Pakistan. Thank you!
Hey guys, I failed in maths all throughout my O levels but somehow managed to get a B in my GCE exams with 5 days of prep. Ever since then, I have developed a love for mathematics and I have opted for it in my A levels. Unfortunately, I cannot apply to the national mathematics Olympiad of Pakistan and progress to IMO because I have passed the deadline, am home-schooled and live outside of Pakistan, this was my last chance as I am already in grade 12 and I missed it. However, I do have a shot at AMC(American mathematics competition) and BMO(British mathematics competition) with like a month or two left. I would really appreciate any resources and advice you all can give. Thank you!
Edit: oh and please let me know of other competitions I could apply to.
Hello, everyone. I tried running the program on iPad as I cannot afford a laptop currently but the terminal window is not working, I’m being told to create a supported code-space and since I’m an absolute beginner, it’s difficult for me to code without the cs50 library if I do end up creating another code-space. I’d appreciate any help, thank you so much!
Hello, everyone. I’m sitting for my exams in the session mentioned above but unfortunately, i can find no information on the internet whatsoever. I’m taking maths, physics and economics but I don’t know where to check the prices or the timetable. On google, whenever i search something up regarding this, all i get is slop. I don’t know whether there’s something wrong with my search engine but I’m really confused and lost. Can anyone please help me out? Where can i view the timetable and the prices?
I want to pursue electrical engineering but due to a lack of counseling, i ended up opting for the wrong subjects in my o levels. In my A levels, i will be sitting for maths, economics and physics, i did not have physics in my o levels. Therefore, there is no point as there will be problems with my equivalence but the thought of dropping physics is eating away at me, i want to do this, it is my dream. Do any of you have a solution to this or an alternative path i can take? If i manage to get a good grade in my physics A levels, do you think they would overlook the fact that i didn’t have it in my o levels?
Hello, everyone. Future engineer here, however, unfortunately I’m not tech-savvy, i cannot even code. I’d like to build my first cyber-deck, i have practically no money to spend on it but i do have lots and lots of e-waste lying around. I’m also a fairly quick learner so if you have any resources where i can learn the absolute basics from, please let me know. Thank you!!
Hello, everyone. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I’m planning on self-studying the entire AS level economics syllabus using online resources for the Oct/Nov session. I previously had been preparing for the May/June session and almost completed the entire syllabus with the help of a teacher so I’m not starting from scratch. I have some of my old notes and i believe i can find lots of help on the internet. I’m also studying maths and physics(which I’m starting from absolute zero) but with the help of a teacher. Is this doable?
Hello, everyone. I’m an 18 year old F who has a 13 year old nephew with high-functioning autism. A while ago, while we were sitting in the car, he put his arm around my shoulder and looked at my chest. It felt off but i didn’t think much of it, however, a few days ago, while i was sitting with him, he sat really close to me, put his hand around my shoulders and removed my abaya out of the way to either try and look at or touch my chest. I don’t remember what i exactly said but i believe i told him to not do it. He stopped but i froze, I didn’t know how to react and i told him to let’s just go inside. He was also touching his private parts, I’ve been feeling pretty awful, i feel disgusted and i do not know what to do. I cannot tell anyone but the cctv saw it, i hope it’s never discovered. He has an iq of 44 and i understand that at a certain age, you start getting the tingles but he doesn’t have the logical framework to comprehend it, i do not understand how he knew where to look or what to do. I’ve heard that when kids “harass” someone, they usually are being harassed themselves, I’m just so so confused. We live together and i cannot view him the same anymore, i want to vomit just thinking about it. I wish i was never born a woman.