by Ignacio Charle I see my life as a long term project shaped by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to learn. From an early age, I have been driven by personal and academic growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to build a broader perspective of the world and create meaningful impact over time. I am motivated by learning in its widest sense. Academic rigor matters to me, but so does intellectual curiosity outside the classroom. I believe that understanding ho

Miguel Sánchez is a close friend whose discipline and sense of purpose have always stood out to me. With clear aspirations to study at New York University and pursue a career in medicine, he represents the kind of long term commitment that goes beyond ambition and turns goals into daily effort. What I admire most about Miguel is his balance between determination and empathy. He approaches challenges with consistency and maturity, always focused on personal and academic growt

I met Rob Wood in England, and from the beginning, our conversations stood out for their depth and originality. Rob has a natural curiosity and an open minded approach that encourages reflection rather than quick conclusions. What I value most about him is his ability to combine critical thinking with perspective and humor. He challenges ideas thoughtfully, often bringing angles that others overlook, which makes every discussion both intellectually stimulating and genuinely e

I met Matteo Luzi during his time in Spain while he was completing the International Baccalaureate, and we later competed together in the 10th CICAE Debate League . Working alongside him in such a demanding competitive environment was a formative experience that taught me valuable lessons beyond debate itself. What stood out most about Matteo was his creativity and his ability to approach arguments from unconventional angles. In debate, where structure and logic are essentia

There are moments in life that, at the time, feel ordinary but later become turning points. The day I met Michael Purves was one of those moments. Before meeting him, elite universities such as Wharton , Columbia , or Harvard were institutions I deeply admired but subconsciously placed out of reach. Michael was one of the first people who showed me, through both his experience and his mindset, that these paths are not unrealistic aspirations but achievable outcomes when app