School: St.George’s School Munich

Decoding Life: Felix's Journey from School to Biochemistry.

Felix is a young German student who spent 4 years at St.George´s in Munich before graduating in summer 2022. He is currently studying Biochemistry at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

“I have always been fascinated by genetics and how such a simple concept based on only four different building blocks can govern all life as we know it.”

During his time at St.George’s, Felix enjoyed biology and chemistry lessons. The combination of these two key subjects further solidified the idea that Biochemistry would be the ideal degree for him, as it was what he enjoyed most at school.

From his initial interest, he researched which university degrees offer further insight into the complex world of genetics and realised that Biochemistry contained all the aspects of biology that he loves so much: The chemistry and biological processes within the cells, all governed and controlled by genes.

“St.George´s provided me with great assistance and feedback throughout my university application process. When I needed help, a recommendation letter or even just someone to have a read over my application draft and give feedback, I could always talk to my teachers or our academic adviser who would provide me with help in all aspects.”

Felix shares he has many fond memories from his time at St.George´s, be it going to the school’s gym with his friends to work out, a trip to Paris for a tournament with the rugby team or going to Cologne to compete against our sister school in rugby.

“Mr Saunders, Head of Middle School, who built the rugby team and club from the ground up, was a great inspiration, helping me develop leadership skills, as well as being a great person to have a laugh with while in school.”

Asked about his plans for the future, he shares that after finishing his integrated masters in Biochemistry at St Andrews, he would like to pursue a PhD to give him an edge in the increasingly competitive work environment.