Tell us a little bit about yourself and your plans for college.

I am an individual who realizes the value of hard work but also the value of enjoying yourself and having fun. I believe hard work is the way to achieve what you really desire in life, but relaxing from time to time is necessary to actually enjoy life. I am always looking for new experiences and I like taking calculated risks when trying new things to allow me to take advantage of avenues others may not. I like to learn, especially from the people around me, which is why I want to travel the world and meet people from different cultures in order to develop a greater understanding of the planet and its people. My interests include watching sports, playing golf and throwing javelin/discuss, investing, and spending time with family and friends.

After high school I will be attending college where I’d like to study finance as it is a field that interests me significantly, and I would also like to study technology. While in college, I plan to take advantage of certain programs like study abroad as I feel it is a way to expand my cultural knowledge and meet and learn form new people. I also plan to build a network of connections, both personal and professional, to carry into adulthood, as well as take advantage of university fitness centers to help keep myself physically fit. In addition, I will apply for the internship opportunities that my school offers so I can earn work experience to help me in the professional work. This will help with my career plans after college as I'd like to start working for a financial firm in a large city and be able to work in a role that can combine technology and financial skills. In addition to this, I want to explore the university's entrepreneurial resources as I have always been interested in starting a business, ideally one that can combine technology and finance. I've always been interested in entrepreneurship, and I think it would be rewarding to own my own company and work for myself.

Nicolas from Pennsylvania
High School Senior
Phoenixville Area High School