Help First Generation University Student Exchange in the US!

Xenia Merilahti Start Date: Jun 9, 2024 - End Date: Dec 8, 2024
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My Travel Story

by: Xenia Merilahti Start Date: Jun 9, 2024 - End Date: Dec 8, 2024
 I'm first generation university student and first generation going for an exchange in the US. I Grew up in a hard working environment where my parents built their careers and life with 2 kids at the age of 23. This mindset that I learned early in life has got me through many things for example I was the first in my close family to attend high school. After high school I worked hard for 2 years to get into my dream economic school where I am now almost starting my master's degree in the fall.
I am most passionate about international business, history and politics which are part of the reasons I want to exchange in the US. This has been my dream since elementary school that I now get to experience when only a few gets this opportunity in life. As exchange years often are thought to be fun and getting new experiences, I want to also improve my knowledge of my study field and get opposite point-of-views as I am from a small country and am now travelling to one of the biggest continents in the world. 
I'm hoping opportunity will improve my future career and will possible guide me when dealing with cultural differences in international business/international realtions.
  • United States of America