Our work requires the skill of multitasking and impeccable time management. More importantly, it calls for empathy — the ability to hear and understand the true needs of each applicant. These qualities help to cope with any and all challenges.

I believe that there are no strange questions — applicants usually ask about what genuinely worries them. In fact, they should ask as many questions as possible, even if they may seem silly.

Of course, not everything can be answered unequivocally. For example, we are often asked about future employment. We have statistics and experience from previous years, but the student must understand that everything depends solely on his effective actions while studying abroad.

I studied at a Chinese school, where we studied English and Chinese from the 1st grade. It was more a question of fate rather than a choice. At university, I began learning French. I am now actively studying Korean, as this country is gaining more and more popularity among students.

I wanted to work in the field of education and, by any means, make use of foreign languages. I love helping people achieve their goals. I always support students who set the bar high, and our joint success brings me great joy.

I worked for a Chinese education company that was involved in attracting students to universities, colleges, and schools in China. This experience helped me find out how these educational institutions are arranged, what students experience while studying abroad, and what the pros and cons are of going to high school abroad.

During my school years, I did an internship in China. It was an unforgettable experience of immersion in an environment that was drastically different from what I was used to. With such an experience, life itself is perceived differently: emotions are brighter, attention is heightened, and you are in a hurry to try, touch, and see everything. And, of course, you understand why you learned the language.

I like to explore new directions, open up new opportunities for students, and look for unique programs. I love working with ambitious applicants who want to apply to top universities (SNU, Sciences Po, UCL, Imperial CL, Tsinghua, UvA, Juillard, UToronto etc.). For them, this is a kind of challenge and path that they will be proud of.

I visited about 15 countries, but the most memorable was a trip to China at the end of 2019. I walked along the small streets of Beijing, enjoying the beauty of the Forbidden City and the views from the Great Wall of China. I dream of going back there one day.

In my free time, I like to draw and learn languages. I also really enjoy sports, and in the near future I want to stand up on a skateboard.