Unforeseen Turns Lead Full Circle

A Happy Accident

For the past nine years, I have been deeply entrenched in the dynamic world of international school admissions – a role that helped me discover my innate abilities and brought me inexplicable fulfillment and satisfaction. What makes this journey even more remarkable is the fact that I stumbled upon it quite unexpectedly. During my formative years in school, I had never fathomed the existence of such a nuanced and rewarding job profile.

Nonetheless, every twist and turn along the way has my skills and knowledge, enhancing my skills and understanding through practical efforts.

Raised within the nurturing embrace of a residential international school environment, thanks to my parents’ devoted careers in the education sector, I found intimacy and comfort within its walls. Ironically, despite this immersion, I harbored a steadfast resolve during my academic years never to pursue a career within the school setting. However, life had other plans in store for me.

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