Along with my cycling I am also extremely keen and fascinated by mathematics and economics. I totally agree when people say mathematics is the language of the universe but in my opinion if we cannot apply it It is just as good as useless. I enjoy pure maths but it is a bit pedantic and highly theoretical. For me the sweet spot is learning pure mathematical techniques and concepts such as calculus, linear algebra, statistics etc. and applying it to another topic. In my case that is economics. Since the start of my penultimate year of high school I have been doing research and work outside of my school curriculum into areas I enjoy and see practicality in. For the most part this has been calculus with a strong emphasis on integration. Because I was unable to study economics at secondary level my understanding is not where I would like it to be. Toward the end of 5th year I have been able to start making mathematical economic modules using partial derivatives and some basic economic understanding, which I can evaluate. Understanding the Gaussian Integral has allowed to me to understand the Gamma, Beta, Pi and Error functions. All of which I use in integration and hopefully down in the line in differential equations. Although I like to think I am getting the hang of it, I am only scratching the surface of what I can do. This is what I wish to study and pursue further at university. 

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