29/05/2026
I never chased a perfect GPA at university , and honestly, I was never the ābestā student on paper.
Hereās why.
Iāve always believed that real knowledge comes from practice, not just theory. My professors in Romania were amazing and supportive, but the university subjects didnāt give me the practical skills I needed.
So, in my second year, I started working as a German and English teacher.
While others were chasing grades, I was chasing experience.
I couldnāt focus on perfect marks because I was busy learning something far more valuable: how to teach, communicate, lead, and solve real problems with real people.
And I never regretted it for a moment.
Theory alone will never build confidence, competence, or results. Students who chase only top grades often donāt leave room to develop skills that matter outside the classroom.
Thatās why I didnāt pursue a masterās degree.
At 24, I opened my own business instead , relying not on theory, but on lived experience, hard work, and continuous learning.
And that decision changed my life.
Andrea, 21, in my classroom in Bucharestā¬ļø