Willpower, determination, and patience: three words that sum up the qualities Guillaume Ducreux needed to achieve a demanding and specific goal—to enrollat Imperial College London as part of a partnership with Arts et Métiers.
The connection with The Old Smoke, as the English capital is nicknamed, has long been ingrained in Guillaume's mind. Already in his senior year of high school, he was selected from among many applicants to attend the prestigious British institution. But Brexit brought confusion, and the lack of clarity regarding the cost of these studies prevented him from pursuing the opportunity. It will only be a matter of time.
With a science diploma under his belt and two years of preparatory classes (MPSI/PSI) in the Paris region, he never lost sight of his dream. When it came time to choose a school, international opportunities guided his decision. "In addition to a well-rounded education, Arts et Métiers prestigious dual degrees with top universities, " he explains.
Hethoroughlyenjoyed his two years in Metz:in addition to enjoying his studies, he discovered a rich student and community life that made him "very happy."Another advantage highlighted by Guillaume was being able to choose and quickly decide on future opportunities abroad. After just six months in a mechanical engineering program, he was able to begin discussions with Imperial College.
However, it was written that London would not let itself be approached so easily! In addition to Brexit, which is still ongoing, the COVID-19 epidemic will force Guillaume to undergo a strict fortnight of quarantine, with the obligation to stay in his accommodation and have everything he needs delivered to him. No matter, Imperial College is one of those schools thatis"in tune with the times" and "wants to advance science on a daily basis "—that's well worth two weeks of confinement. As a little aside, the London university is particularly involved in coronavirus research!
Guillaume Ducreux wants to keep up with the times, participate in scientific developments, and be a key player in his era. Let's hope that his MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering at an institution he has earned the right to attend will enable him to achieve these noble goals!
