Hishaam Ashraf

Date you left Forest

July 2021

Your Current Position & Organisation

Loughborough University Mechanical Engineering student

Industrial year at Visa Cash App RB F1 Team (Aero design)

A Level Subjects Taken (if applicable) and grades achieved

Mathematics (A*), Physics (A), Geography (A*), EPQ (A)

Where did you go from here/achievements?

Studying at Loughborough University and working as a member of our Formula Student team to design, produce and race a car. Secured a 13-month internship at VCARB F1 (formally known as Scuderia AlphaTauri) designing aerodynamic components.

Which House were you in?

Langdale

Best Memory of Forest

Competing in the UK Mock Trial competition in Reading Magistrates court. Despite not getting to the finals we had a lot of fun!

Advice for Current Students

Use your time at Forest to become a well rounded student. Grades are important but so are soft skills such as presenting, working well in a team and communicating effectively.