Finding solutions for our global environmental crisis, this interdisciplinary field combining laboratory and

field work to explore land and water issues thrills me. Studying nature firsthand is important when looking
to keep natural forces in balance. After suffering the effects of climate change this year I feel even more
compelled than ever to study Environmental Science. Gaining erudition in this study fascinates me,
especially as it is the most urgent and necessary knowledge to save our world. Availing the opportunity to
ameliorate the latest science is enticing for an inquisitive mind seeking to serve an evolving creation
towards real civilization.

I realized the need for this knowledge a few years ago when I journeyed up the Karakorum highway and
saw melting glaciers on the world’s highest mountain ranges, as well as Attabad Lake where the effects of
changing climate caused a landslide, blocking and altering the flow of the river, consequently flooding a
whole village. Near the Chinese boarder at Khunjerab wild life park, being interested in ecology the almost
extinct snow leopard, as most significant member of the food chain held importance. Aware of the
growing global concern about water scarcity, discovering native courtesy and methods of grafting glaciers
for future generations was encouraging. There is so much devastation in Pakistan which could have been
avoided with more environmental friendliness. I have written several articles about environmental issues,
covering the need to plant and protect mangroves, reduce carbon footprint and preserve original seeds,
for my family newspaper. It is my intention that knowledge of this field allows me the ability to practically
help responsibly steward a new and improved world.

My years of experience in competitive sport and performing piano recitals have equipped me to face the
physical, emotional and mental challenges involved. I enjoy practical Chemistry and make my own eco
products, like a shampoo bar using a traditional indigenous plant as a harmless natural Surfactant. I am
also planning to market a mosquito repellant which I learnt about while studying Biology ‘A’ LEVEL.
Presently I am working towards a book titled ‘Journey through Pakistan in search of the real” co-authored
with my parents. In my ‘O’-levels, I studied Pakistan’s Geography and History as a requirement after
which, feeling the need for personal experience, I traveled from the Indus river to China and am hence
presently learning Chinese. As an exhibited artist and performing musician, with perfect pitch, I find
Chinese Pictophonic writing and tone sensitive speech of great creative value in understanding our Indus
script as well as how creativity, intelligence and language developed in the old world. Ancient Indus
civilization at its height was the most environmental and truly inspiring. The famous Ajrak robe of our
region was an Alchemy masterpiece to maintain river pH and hygiene, now corrupted by greedy
merchants. Extensive travel through the cradles of civilization has enriched my understanding of human
impact on nature, thus I hope I can contribute what I learnt studying my homeland. Learning from the
past, uniting yesterday and tomorrow in a new improved today makes our present the best of both.

Presently my daily routine starts with rowing and includes snooker, which is thoroughly enjoyable. I am
also involved in a community food, fashion, and fragrance forest garden project with a Rotary Club. The
aim of all members is to understand the oneness of Vedic, Chinese, Greek/Tibb medicine while
establishing food sovereignty in our area, as well as helping to preserve the last remaining truly organic
unspoiled medicinal plants and ancient wisdom of the Indus valley. It is paramount now to have the best
scientific skills on offer to live as nature intended. For me there is no better or more relevant and
worthwhile education for a sustainable future.