Is it worth it to fish for 2 hours, 59 minutes and 50 seconds of a competition session without a take? Absolutely yes… My earliest childhood memories were made on the misty banks of a dam, with a rod in hand and my father’s guidance looking over me. On my 6th birthday my father arrived home with a surprise for me - a child size fishing rod. I was confused, yet ecstatic to have received a small version of a grown upâ€...

Continuously being fascinated by financial models, economic theories and real-world examples, I stretched myself throughout high school researching topics about economic imperialism, third world countries and powerful entities and their control over markets. I am passionate about economics and business and I seek to pursue this passion in the greatest detail at Wharton. Born and living in South Africa, a country with a GINI coefficient that ranges between 0,66 and 0,7, it is imperative that I help make a positive impact on...