I chose this dual degree to bridge my business career aspirations with my passion for understanding cultural dynamics in global systems. The program's unique integration of language acquisition (I'm studying German), political economy frameworks, and hands-on cultural immersion aligns perfectly with my goal to work across boarders in business.

Balancing a four-day private equity internship, elite athletic training, and full-time study creates unique financial pressures that this scholarship could strategically alleviate. A scholarship would directly address three critical needs: transport costs for work-study-training transitions, replacing my aging laptop that struggles, and funding stationery and other university expenses.