The process I have been through with Paola has not only led me to find a place where I dream of building a future, but it has also helped me to recognize both my weaknesses and strengths in order to grow as a person and a student. The sessions with Paola go beyond academics, they transcend to the inner self, where the heart guides us to pursue what we love, and leads us to strive for our dreams. Paola is a counsellor who gives you the necessary tools to face the situations that arise in the future, and no matter how difficult they may be, with her help they are possible to handle. Her knowledge and discipline are reflected in each of the sessions, where she is in charge of finding a path where you as a student can see yourself reflected in the future. She is always ready to support you, and to help you when you feel stuck; her positive attitude is contagious and encourages you to follow a path that pursues your dreams and a promising future. Thanks to Paola, I have been able to get to know myself better and to go through a process where I feel accompanied and confident to pursue my goals. She was always willing to listen to me and to understand my interests in order to guide me through a better path, which would lead me to unimaginable destinations.

Furthermore, in every meeting and with every email I have noticed the vast experience she and her team have in regard to the University Application process. For example, Paola was my source of inspiration when writing my two personal statements (for the US and UK). I came to her with over 10 drafts in total, and yet, she knew exactly what part of me I had to write about. In a simple conversation towards the Eureka moment she gave me the inspiration to write my UK personal statement; and, in an ordinary meeting, she kept me from deleting a rough idea I had written in a Google doc, and turning it into my US personal statement, of which I am terribly proud.