About Me

After finishing near the bottom of my high school class, I began my academic journey in the United States without receiving any college offers. Afterwards, my undergraduate school admitted me on the condition that I first complete a one-semester English language program. Starting from that point, I worked my way forward academically and personally. I ultimately graduated with the President’s Award—the college’s highest student honor for my undergraduate school, becoming both the first ever international student and the first ever economics major to receive the distinction since its establishment in 1975. My journey and accomplishments were later recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Here is the news article about my story. 

Outside of academics, I am a passionate sports fan. I am a huge supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Antonio Spurs. My favorite basketball players are Tim Duncan and Victor Wembanyama, and I’ve always respected how they stay disciplined, humble, and focused. This is the mindset I try to carry into my own life and career. I’ve also played basketball myself. In high school, I was selected twice for the intramural all-star team. I then served as an NCAA Division III team manager at my undergraduate school. Later, I played intramural basketball with my cohorts at West Virginia University. During my undergraduate years, my school hosted the Steelers’ summer training camp, which gave me the opportunity to meet several players as well as the Steeler's owner, Art Rooney II.