Asian economies are growing fast and there are a lot of opportunities, so I decided to study in Japan because I wanted to find out more about business in Asia. I wanted to get an American education as I was keen on working in an international organization.

After doing some research, I found out about Temple. The university seemed perfect as it is located in the center of Tokyo, giving me an opportunity to experience Asian culture as well as study with students from around 50 countries.

I was able to debate, present, work in teams and make life-long connections with people I thought I would never be able to know. I really enjoyed the international environment and wanted to find a workplace where I could get a similar international atmosphere, leverage my skills and constantly challenge myself.

My current role as an operations analyst at Goldman Sachs is exactly this—I am able to work with diverse teams and am constantly challenged to think outside the box and do better. Coming from Russia, living in Japan and studying in an American university helped open my eyes to a very interesting world of opportunities and find an excellent firm to work for like Goldman Sachs.

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