Meet Anna Bragina a current Master's degree student at the University of Turku and an UTUambassador 2024-2025!
"Hi, my name is Anna! I’m originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia, but I also consider Dubai, UAE, my second home. I’m currently a first-year master’s student in the Global Innovation Management (GIM) programme at the University of Turku.
Before enrolling at UTU, I completed my bachelor’s degree in international management in Saint Petersburg. While studying, I had the incredible opportunity to join Emirates Airline in Dubai, where I became part of their aviation family. This job allowed me to travel to over 60 countries, where I encountered different cultures and connected with thousands of people from various backgrounds. These experiences helped shape my worldview and personality.
I chose the GIM program because I’m passionate about making a meaningful impact by bringing innovative ideas into reality. I aspire to help companies with groundbreaking ideas expand globally. One of the things I love most about my studies at UTU is the discipline it teaches, preparing you for the professional world while providing opportunities to build networks that will last a lifetime, both personally and professionally. I’m excited to see what this academic journey holds for me!
A fun fact about me: I always tackle important study tasks after a workout session because exercising gives me a burst of dopamine that boosts my productivity. If you’re curious about how I discovered this little trick, you’ll have to join the GIM program to find out!"
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