It is certain that in high school I was involved in a lot of activities. I was present at every event or volunteer activity in order to bring a small contribution to our society. I was having doubts about the future profession, like any other teenager, I was trying something out of every domain, hoping to find my way. So, when our teacher, Gira Rita, proposed us to join a course of economics, I did it with enthusiasm. Back then I did not even suspected what impact that course would have on my life. As time passed by, it didn't matter that on Friday, when you are waiting for the weekend, we had extra hours, because I was anxious to learn about how the world's economies work. I remember that moment when we were informed about the opportunity to participate at the international exhibition of school company in Tallinn, Estonia. The trip motivated us and in a short period of time we formed a team, we chose the product and even created a business plan. Our little company offered us the possibility to be a real entrepreneur, and for the first time in life, we considered entrepreneurship as a possible career. We decided to grow crystals and my room had turned into a real laboratory with tubes and chemical solutions. The days spent in Tallinn remain the most beautiful memories of high schools years. I was surrounded by young people who shared the same enthusiasm and I made a lot of friends who were passionate about their own companies. Even if you are still in high school, everything is possible as long as you believe in your ideas. The hours spent with my teachers and colleagues allowed me to discover myself and to see how a company works depending on the law of demand and supply.
I think everyone agrees that seeing the result of their work well done is the most satisfying thing. In my case, Junior Achievement represented not only knowledge, but also skills. These skills certainly helped me to be accepted at the Stockholm Schools of Economics in Riga and to study what I like – business and economy. At the moment I am participating in a 5 week project called Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry in the Pennsylvania, SUA. It is a program where business and entrepreneurship leaders from 54 countries meet to share their knowledge and learn something new.. My learning here would not have been possible without those lessons of economy applied every Friday.
Julia Sorocan
