It is with great pride that we welcomed back a past student, Moaiad Adam, to Heston Community School.  He is currently studying Medicine at Oxford University and gave the most inspirational speech to our Post 16 students interested in pursuing this career pathway.  He provided encouragement, support and invaluable tips to navigate the application and interview process.  His advice will go a long way in raising the aspirations of our students.

Ms Hall [Deputy Headteacher]

It was inspiring to hear from Moaiad, one of our alumni who is currently studying Medicine at Oxford University. He shared that he had the desire to study at Oxford from as early as Year 10, which showed us how important it is to set clear goals and stay motivated. Moaiad spoke about his journey to medical school and the hard work involved, which many of us found very encouraging.

He also gave us some really helpful advice, including the importance of getting started early with UCAT preparation. Hearing about his experiences and the steps he took to achieve his goal made the talk both motivating and informative for students who are interested in studying medicine in the future.

Heer Aoja [12D]

It was very empowering to hear about Moaiad’s journey and his experiences studying Medicine at Oxford University. Listening to how he worked towards his goals was really inspiring for many of us. With my exams approaching and already having offers from universities to study Medicine, I found the talk especially motivating in the lead-up to my exams.

Hearing from someone who was once in our position made the goal of studying Medicine feel more real and achievable. Moaiad’s advice and honesty about the process gave us a lot to think about as we prepare for the next stage of our education. I am looking forward to hopefully coming back in the future and being in Moaiad’s position, sharing my own journey with students who are hoping to follow a similar path.

Neda Noorzai [13D]