Isa Rafiq

🎯 Profile

Ambitious and driven Year 11 student with a profound interest in politics, economics, and journalism. Elected Member of the UK Youth Parliament representing Newham, demonstrating leadership and commitment to youth advocacy. Aspiring to pursue PPE at Oxford and further studies in the United States, with a long-term goal of becoming Prime Minister and a tax partner.

🎓 Education

Lister Community School, London, UK
Year 11 Student (Expected GCSEs: 2025)
Targeting all Grade 9s in subjects including English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, History, Mandarin, RS.

🏛️ Leadership & Extracurricular

• Member of Youth Parliament (Newham) – Representing youth in local and national politics.
• Founder, Newham Talks Podcast – Engaging youth and leaders in local issues.
• Initiator, Council of Head Boys/Girls – Building a UK-wide student leadership network.
• Founder, National Youth Journalism Platform – Providing a voice for aspiring young writers.

📝 Skills

• Public Speaking
• Leadership & Representation
• Critical Thinking
• Written & Verbal Communication

🌐 Interests

• Politics & Policy
• Economics & Business
• Journalism & Media
• Mathematics & Physics
• Philosophy & Ethics

🎯 Future Goals

• Achieve all Grade 9s in GCSEs
• Secure a scholarship to a university
• Study PPE at Oxford University
• Apply to Ivy League universities
• Continue building youth advocacy platforms