Wrapping up IB
& Looking Ahead

As the last IB exam paper is handed in and my calculator finally takes a break, it feels surreal to think this chapter is closing. The IB wasn’t just an academic journey—it was a test of stamina, focus, and self-belief. Whether it was sprinting between classes with an HL Physics textbook in one hand and a coffee in the other, or debating the definition of "knowledge" in TOK, I’ve grown in ways that I’m only just starting to recognize.

With final grades behind me and university life on the horizon, I find myself thinking more about who I want to become—not just what I want to study. USC is a huge leap forward, and I’m excited not just about the sunshine and palm trees, but about the intellectual environment where technology, entrepreneurship, and human creativity intersect.

I’ll be diving deep into artificial intelligence and its real-world applications, especially in business. That overlap—between machine learning, human behavior, and economic decision-making—feels like the future, and I want to be part of shaping it. My upcoming internship will give me a first-hand look into the financial world, where I hope to observe how data-driven models are influencing investment strategies and risk management.

But honestly? What excites me most is the unknown. New people. New perspectives. New challenges that push me to rethink everything I thought I knew. I’ve always been curious—not just about systems and code, but about people, ideas, and the stories behind decisions. As I step into this next chapter, I hope to keep that curiosity alive. I want to ask better questions, not just find better answers.

IB gave me structure, but now I’m ready for flexibility. The kind that lets me take a class on ethics in AI in the morning and pitch a startup idea in the afternoon. The kind that demands responsibility but rewards creativity.

Looking ahead, I hope to merge the technical with the human. Whether it’s building models that help people make smarter financial decisions or designing tools that expand accessibility, I want my work to matter. I want it to be useful, thoughtful, and built with intention.

For now, though, I’m taking a moment to breathe, say thank you to the teachers and friends who kept me going, and get ready for what’s next.

Here’s to the next chapter—may it be filled with learning, growth, and a little bit of fun along the way.