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 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 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 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 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.

Originally from Râmnicu Vâlcea, Anca graduated in 2020 from Dartmouth College, an Ivy League university, with a degree in Cognitive Science and Human-Centered Design – a fundamentally interdisciplinary mix where she explored Psychology, Product Design, Anthropology, and Innovation. Upon graduation, she was hired as a Teaching Assistant at Dartmouth, supporting the Design Thinking courses between 2020–2021. Between 2021 and 2024, Anca lived in San Francisco, where she worked as a designer for tech companies and a Design Thinking facilitator. She’s fascinated by how the human mind works and how design can solve the needs of our everyday lives. In 2024, she returned to Romania to help students achieve their dream of studying abroad, joining Upgrade Education as a mentor and Education Coordinator.