When he was five years old, the boy was recognized as a mathematical genius. He was already studying at Cambridge at the age of 15.
Many people are now surprised by his location and work. As a 15-year-old student, Arran Fernandez enrolled at Cambridge University in 2010. The boy’s achievements were impressive when he was just five years old. Other children have just mastered kindergarten math, whereas this child has mastered GCSE math (high school in Britain).
Arran studied mathematics for eight years at the University of Cambridge, earning the title of Senior Specialist. In 2018, he received a master’s degree and a doctorate. Associate Professor became the university’s youngest student since 1773. He was immediately recognized by other Cambridge students as a celebrity, according to Arran. The age difference between him and other students did not bother him, however. “Most of the time, it is not so important to be younger than other people. “I naturally communicate with people of all ages and make friends with them,” Arran said.
The genius himself, however, deems the word “wunderkind”, which he often heard in his address, to be useless. In lieu of natural talent, he prefers training and hard work that have led to extraordinary achievements. It is useless to be a prodigy. It’s all about upbringing, not nature,” Arran admitted. According to Arran, his parents gave him a serious start in life. From an early age, Arran received a good home education, which he barely remembers.
The 25-year-old chose a more down-to-earth path as an assistant professor of mathematics at the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in Cyprus. Who would have expected me to leave Cambridge and come here? Nevertheless, I am happy here, I was not mistaken when I arrived.” “Children see that if a Cambridge student went to EMU, he would succeed here as well. My story may inspire people in some way. As a result, they may believe that they are capable of achieving something similar in their field.”
