Sebastian J Barker

Global isn’t a place; it’s a practice.

About Me

 

Part Aussie, Part Mexican, Fully Unstoppable

 

Born in San Francisco with Aussie roots from Dad, Mexican flair from Mum, and French schooling since age three — I’m basically a walking cultural mash-up.

 

Tacos, croissants, and sausage rolls all have a place at my table. Six years of competitive sailing have taught me strategy, persistence, and how to read the wind — skills I also put to use in AP classes, piano, and strategy gaming. Always curious, occasionally competitive, and never afraid to tack into the unknown, I have discovered interest in medicine and engineering. I am trying to find the mid point between both, I am thinking bioengineering or chemical engineering. 

 

I like animals and I am passionate about preserving endangered species so projects that look into reviving extinct species really interest me. On the other hand, I wonder what can we learn from this to improve the human species. So  overall, my interests lie somewhere in between medicine and engineering.  Basically, if it challenges me, teaches me, or makes me curious, I’m already on board.

 

My passion at school are the STEM classes. I'm drawn to how technology creates human experiences — whether that's the physics of a sailboat, the architecture of a game, or the way a film tells a story. Engineering, to me, is the tool that makes those experiences possible.

Calculus, Physics, those are subjects that interest me. Outside of school and besides sailing, I enjoy traveling, trying new cuisines, exploring new cultures and in my downtime, gaming and movies. 

Visit my Creative Corner to play some of the games I have created!