My name is Paula, and I am an international student whose passion for film helped me learn another language and overcome the struggles of living in an ever-changing country like Venezuela. I have experience working with photography, video, podcasts, and writing. In my free time, I love to read and exercise. My main goal in life is to get a good job in my field so I can one day provide for my parents, who have sacrificed everything for me to live my dreams.

I study economics and finance with a minor in accounting. After I graduate with my bachelor’s degree, I would like to pursue a master’s degree in finance, a field that I am extremely passionate about, in the Northeast region. The reason behind it is because I want to be as close to Wall Street as possible – I have always been interested in the stock market and I know that experiencing this atmosphere up close will be beneficial for my future. I am enthusiastic about further exploring the world of finance; I just find it fascinating. Aside from studying, I enjoy traveling, being in nature, doing sports activities, and cooking.

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