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I spent part of my childhood in Manchester, England, where I lived with my family for seven years. I still cherish many beautiful memories and friendships back from then.

Visiting Ethiopia, Oct. 2024

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Ethiopia for the first time, which had a pivotal impact not only on me personally but also on my research interests. While I fell in love with the beautiful nature and the historical contexts of cities such as Axum and the Tigray region, it was striking to observe the severe lack of infrastructure and the high poverty rates overall firsthand. Discussions with my parents about the economy, including recent macroeconomic events, were meaningful, especially to hear from my dad, who has lived there for ten years. The visit invigorated my interest in seeking economic development in countries like Ethiopia and strengthened my commitment to pursuing collaborative or interdisciplinary research in the fields of development and international economics.