My love for traveling and sports has taken me all over Europe, but my desire to explore new cultures and education systems inspired me to broaden my horizons toward Asia. When choosing a university for my student exchange, Tsinghua University in China was the obvious choice – the highest-ranked and academically demanding institution.
Adapting to a new environment was not a challenge for me, as I have been traveling independently and spending summers abroad since I was 14. The exchange provided me with invaluable experiences – meeting ambitious young people from all over the world, engaging in inspiring conversations, and learning from top professors.
After my experience in China, I decided to continue exploring academic opportunities and applied for an exchange program at the prestigious Science Po in Paris. At the same time, I am looking for a student job that would provide me with additional practice in finance, as I want to gain experience outside of my family business and focus on my field of expertise.
Even though I have been working in finance and administration in my family business for six years, I believe it is important to build an independent career in a company that focuses exclusively on finance. I am confident that this will allow me to grow professionally and specialize in the area that interests me the most.
I spend most of my days engaged in sports, training my own and other people’s horses in show jumping, a discipline I have been dedicated to since childhood. At the same time, I am actively involved in my family business – organizing meetings, preparing financial analyses, and participating in strategic planning.
Show jumping is more than just a sport – it is also a business model in which I train horses until they reach their peak performance, after which they are sold, allowing me to invest in new young talents. It is a demanding but fulfilling process that combines my passion for sports with entrepreneurship.
Despite my professional and sports commitments, I manage to maintain a high academic standard thanks to good organization. Every evening, I dedicate a few hours to studying because I believe consistency is the key to success. A structured plan and discipline allow me to stay on top of all my responsibilities – if I fall behind one day, the next day I have twice as much work, and the day still has only 24 hours.
My goal is continuous growth – in finance, sports, and life. Every new experience presents an opportunity for development, and I am ready to seize it.
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