At just 13 years old, Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise has become one of the youngest undergraduates at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Excelling in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with A1 grades in five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics, Melchizedek’s decision to pursue a degree in Physics at KNUST was a natural progression.
While he has a deep interest in Physics, he finds Mechanics particularly captivating. However, he views topics like Electricity and Magnetism as somewhat abstract.
“I enjoy the calculations and mechanics because they’re tangible through experiments. Even with electricity experiments, you can’t see the electrons move,” he explained.
Raised in a family of four, with his father working as an Economics teacher and his mother as a primary school teacher, Melchizedek initially aspired to become a pilot. He later recognized the challenges associated with that career path and chose to study Physics to delve deeper into his interests before deciding on his long-term goals.
“Studying Physics will help me identify my true passion. By my third or fourth year, I’ll decide if I want to specialize in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering,” he shared.
Having attended St. Cyprian’s Minor Seminary, Melchizedek initially found it daunting to skip Forms 2 and 3. However, he quickly adjusted to university life and now feels comfortable among his older classmates.
“It doesn’t feel like a big difference. Everything seems normal,” he remarked.
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