SPOTLIGHTING ALUMNI
1. What course are you studying now, at which university and in which country?
Currently, I am following a master’s program in Policy Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Last year I graduated from the bachelor’s program in Economics and Business Economics at Utrecht University, also in the Netherlands.
2. What were your favorite classes at ASM? Why?
Calculus, Chemistry, and US literature mainly because of the bonds I had with the teachers.
3. How did ASM prepare you for your future education/career? Why did you choose this field?
I have always been interested in social studies and mathematics, but the teachers at ASM showed me how much patience and resilience can create substantial results. They always motivated us and pushed us to work harder even when we got good results. I chose this field in order to combine my interests and ultimately make an impact in society.
4. What were the most positive aspects of your time at our school?
The most positive aspect was the individual approach of each teacher to a student and his/her needs. This helped us overcome various obstacles over the years as well as both academic and personal challenges.
5. What advice do you have for ASM students?
Don’t hesitate to pursue what you set your sights on – believe that anything is possible with determination and hard work. At ASM you have an unique privilege to communicate with teachers intensively so I urge you to approach them with any type of question on or off the curriculum.
6. If you had to do it all over again, what would you do differently? Is there something that you wish you had known before starting university?
I was fortunate to have done everything possible at the time to get to where I am today. I have no regrets and wouldn’t change a thing. I’m incredibly happy with what I’ve achieved in these 3.5 years, and I feel that ASM has given me a strong foundation for my higher education.