We started off our day with circular economics with Anne-Laure Strong. It was a great class with very interactive activities. We understood the difference between linear and circular economics and how important it is to strive for sustainability. We were encouraged to plan a business under circular economy and we learnt to think out of the box and analyse the different problems that we are going to have when we are setting up a business.

After lunch, we had a lesson on nature, nurture and epigenetics. Sebastian Alvarado was a really animated and lovely man and although the topic was new and challenging, it was interesting and fun and we were all amazed by how complex DNA actually is. He even took us to his lab to look at colour-changing fishes. It was definitely a rare experience. We were also given questions that we weren’t taught so that we could find an answer based on some given information. It encouraged all of us to think beyond our imagination and to step out of our comfort zone. We now understand making mistakes is not something to be afraid of and is, in fact, the first step that scientists make when they are investigating. We had a great time and the lesson truly opened us to a new world of biology.

After that, we had GSP where we started doing our posters and work on some final steps. Then, we had free time which we used to go to the Stanford bookstore. All of us bought a lot of stuff both for our family and friends. We had a great time there and stayed till the bookstore closed.

We ended our day with house meeting where we played a game of driver which required good reflexes and a clear mind. It was challenging and fun, a great way to end the night!