With the help of Idea, I achieved one of my goals, which was to study at the University of Washington, one of the most prestigious institutions in the United States.

During my senior year of high school, I was always looking for scholarships and contacting universities and colleges in the U.S., but it was never as effective as this. Now that I’m part of the program, I realize it’s much easier because they directly connect the student with universities.

Since I didn’t have prior experience in tennis or in university life in America, I decided to attend an Idea presentation event at Barry University. Once there, I spent two amazing weeks playing tennis with athletes from all over the world. I “experienced” America, its university life (the campus, the food, the accommodation, and the entertainment), and Florida’s humidity! I had a fantastic time.

Idea gives you a unique opportunity in a highly competitive world: the chance to study with a scholarship in the United States. At the same time, it allows you to familiarize yourself and master the international language of business, connect with students from other countries, and explore other great cities in North America, not to mention the spectacular experience of representing a university in a specific sport.

I think the IDEA program is exceptional. With its help, studying abroad is no longer an obstacle like it used to be. Through the implemented scholarship system, anyone can find a good university in the United States. IDEA is gaining recognition in the U.S., which translates into the presence of more and better American universities.

My first season and an incredible experience! We participated in the NAIA National Championship. Our final ranking was seventh in the nation, and during this amazing season, I scored 5 goals. It was a fantastic experience for me as a player and also as a student, as I had the chance to showcase my soccer skills and improve my English.