I was born to Romanian parents, but raised in Canada. I do not consider myself fully Romanian, nor fully Canadian. This duality that I have experienced allows me to contrast different perspectives, and thus gives me a unique outlook on both events and people. I have learned not to be quick to judge, and that appearances can often be deceiving. Since my return to Romania, I have strived to do my very best to be an active citizen and to learn more about European values, as well as what I can do to take them further, or even to try and bring them to places where people do not know about them. I am currently studying Finance at the Academy for Economic Studies (ASE) in Bucharest, and international relations take a very active role in my studies. I hope to be able to learn and grow with those around me, and to try to bring a better tomorrow through shared knowledge and understanding.