The coordinator of the University of Pécs made a short interview with Anna Ronczyk, who finished her studies at the Faculty of Business & Economics in 2020, to tell us about her experiences during her studies and after her graduation.
Why did you choose to study Economist in Business Administration and Management?
For me it was crucial to gain a complex business degree, I wanted to have a general understanding and knowledge of how business work. This major was perfect, as we had an insight into most of the fields: Management, Finance, Marketing, HR. To be honest, at the very beginning I did not know where life will take me - in which direction, but it sure did help to make decisions eventually.
What are the key benefits of studying applied management apart from the degree?
It gives you a complex understanding of the business world, and the practices will help you out in many scenarios in your personal and work life as well.
What is the most important value that you got from the University of Pécs, Faculty of Business & Economics?
I appreciate what I have learnt, but I appreciate more the opportunities that the university gave me, for instance: working for the university, being able to meet foreign students, step outside of our comfort zones, go and see the world. I think our studies, and what we learn are crucial, but how we fill our study years are just as important.
You spent a few months in America during your studies, right? Why did you go there and what did you do during this period?
Yes, I did, and it was an amazing journey! I wanted to spend some time working in a foreign country, to be able to understand the language and to get an idea of what to work in the States. I worked for an automotive company, I was an office manager. I drove amazing and beautiful cars, but apart from that, on my way to San Diego, during my transfer to Forth Worth Dallas, I met a girl, we were boarding the plane together, started chatting. She ended up living 30 minutes from me, and she offered me an assistant social media manager content creator job. Obviously, I had to take it!
Did you participate in the Erasmus program during your University studies? If yes, why did you choose Spain?
Sure I did, I would never skip it! Spain has my heart: the mentality, the people, the food, the language. I just love the country! During my high school years, I learnt Spanish and got fluent, so it was a no brainer decision to opt for Spain. Luckily the university I choose had a great course list, where I could select courses from. I could get all my subject accredited. I even took some master’s courses, in Spanish! I know some people are afraid of making the move and going away for a semester - but I have to make sure these people - you will not cut off your life here in Hungary, it is just 5 months, people can go and visit you!
You have been to many places and this is amazing! Can we say that you fluently speak in several languages?
Si, yes, ja! English is close to my heart, and so is Spanish. I was brave enough once to start learning Portuguese, I can understand written text, plus I have 8 years of German behind me, although I am not that confident with it. English came very handily because I was taking all my classes in Pécs in English - so it was great that my business English improved as well.
Where do you live and what do you do now?
After coming back from San Diego, I moved to the capital, Budapest. I started working for a digital advertising agency, we were creating TV, social media campaigns for big Hungarian brands, mostly in the FMCG sector. In June I resigned, and now I work for a Los Angeles based digital UX/UI/DEV agency, I work as an account/project manager. We have clients based in the States, mostly in California and Texas, plus we have some from Washington D.C.
What are your goals in the future?
My short term goal is to learn as much as possible in the industry. I am currently working in, have as much experience as possible. In the future, I would like to have my own company, my own business, and to lead it successfully.
What advice would you give to the ones who are planning now to go on higher education?
Don’t be afraid of choosing your major. Try what you like! What happens if you don’t? Well, that is the beauty of adulthood, you can start over and choose something else! Just believe in yourselves!
We hope this article helps you to see, how many great opportunities come your way if you choose the right university and major to yourself!
Sources: University of Pécs
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