Events & Webinars
Discover the key steps to gaining admission into top universities and learn the secrets behind successful applications for international candidates.
- Webinar
Extracurricular activities that put you on the map of top universities: what really matters in 2026
- 02/02/2026 7:00 pm
- Live în București
Want to study abroad but don’t know where to start? Join us at the Upgrade Headquarters and start building your future.
- 07/02/2026 11:00 am
- Webinar
Are you in 9th grade? Find out how to lay the foundations for admission abroad.
- 29/01/2026 7:30 pm
- Webinar
How to successfully apply to universities in Spain and Italy for english-taught programs
- 28/01/2026 7:30 pm
- Webinar
The Most Affordable Top Universities in Europe for 2026 and How to Apply Smart
- 22/01/2026 7:30 pm
- Webinar
What you need to do in each year of high school: your checklist for 2026
- 20/01/2026 7:30 pm
Meet some of our expert speakers

Delia Marinescu – Co-Autoarea cărții ,,Viața după liceu”
Delia Marinescu – Co-Autoarea cărții ,,Viața după liceu”
Delia Marinescu este specialistă în storytelling și comunicare, cu 12 ani de experiență în jurnalism. A lucrat în redacțiile Digi24, Libertatea și Scena9 și a colaborat cu DER SPIEGEL, The New York Times, VICE și Al Jazeera Balkans. A documentat o serie largă de subiecte sociale și a publicat articole din Brazilia, SUA, Coreea de Sud și Pakistan.Investigațiile ei au avut impact național și internațional: liderul sectei „Copiii Soarelui” a fost arestat (material publicat în Scena9), iar filmul Sparta regizat de Ulrich Seidl a fost retras de la Toronto International Film Festival (DER SPIEGEL), după ce ea și colegii ei au expus o serie de abuzuri. Are o licență în Jurnalism și un masterat în Studii Europene la Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca. A studiat cu bursă la universități din Spania, Kazahstan, Brazilia și SUA (Fulbright – Hubert Humphrey).În prezent, este manager de comunicare la DiFine PR. E pasionată de cultura braziliană și limba portugheză.

Cătălina Băcilă – University of Bologna graduate and Master’s student in Politics and International Economics
Cătălina Băcilă – University of Bologna graduate and Master’s student in Politics and International Economics
Cătălina is currently in the second year of a Master’s program in Politics and Economics, specialising in International Trade, at the University of Bologna, where she also completed a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Sciences. Additionally, Catalina holds a degree in Foreign Languages, specializing in Translation and Interpretation. Professionally, Catalina currently works at the Italian Trade Agency in Warsaw, where she organizes events to promote the Italian market abroad and conduct market research to identify opportunities for Italian firms in Poland. This hands-on experience in international trade is complemented by a previous internship at the Embassy of Romania in Italy, offering valuable exposure to the world of diplomacy and political science.
Drawing from this complex background of academic and professional experiences, Catalina is well prepared to guide students through the difficulties of university applications, international studies and career planning.

Mihai Dobromir – BI Norwegian Business School graduate
Mihai Dobromir – BI Norwegian Business School graduate
Mihai a absolvit BI Norwegian Business School din Oslo, unde a studiat Administrarea Afacerilor și Finanțe. A avut experiențe profesionale în companii de top precum KPMG și Deloitte, unde a lucrat la proiecte de strategie și analiză financiară. În timpul facultății, s-a implicat activ în Consiliul Studențesc și diverse societăți academice, dezvoltându-și spiritul de echipă și inițiativa.

Mara Șeitan – Second-year Business, Politics, and Economics student at ESADE Business School
Mara Șeitan – Second-year Business, Politics, and Economics student at ESADE Business School
Mara Seitan is a second-year Business, Politics, and Economics student at ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. After attending high school in both Romania and the UK, she began her higher education at the University of Edinburgh, pursuing a degree in History, before moving to Barcelona. She attended Gheorghe Lazăr National College in Bucharest, followed by UWC Atlantic College, an international boarding school dedicated to bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds to foster intercultural understanding and peace. Her understanding of the global academic landscape has been shaped by her experiences in numerous international environments and various educational systems, alongside her passion for history, politics, and economics.

Matei Constantinescu – final year Bocconi University student
Matei Constantinescu – final year Bocconi University student
Matei Constantinescu is a final-year Economics & Computer Science student at Bocconi University, Milan, where he’s on a full scholarship. He’s preparing for a Master’s in AI and currently writes his thesis on NLP in risk management.With experience at Citi, Salt Bank, and the Romanian Parliament, Matei blends tech and policy. He’s also a volunteer tutor for special needs students, passionate about education, finance, and AI.

Bogdan Baciu – 1st year Sciences Po Paris student
Bogdan Baciu – 1st year Sciences Po Paris student
Bogdan Baciu is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, Reims campus, where he studies in the Social Sciences and Political Humanities program, with a focus on Political Science and Diplomacy. He was awarded a full scholarship from the French government following a highly competitive admissions process.Since high school, Bogdan has stood out through his active involvement in the community. He served as president of one of the largest student organizations in Cluj, coordinating dozens of local, national, and international projects. He worked alongside students from across the country to drive real change in education and promote youth civic engagement.