Branch 35
(August, 2009)

I am a sophomore Marketing major at Central Michigan University with the intention of graduating in the year 2012. The classes I will be taking this upcoming semester will be mostly business-oriented with the exception of a philosophy and an astronomy class. While these are just some prerequisite classes that are required for graduation, I look to gain important knowledge that I will carry with me in everything I do.

Throughout my first year at Central Michigan University, I took some communication courses that certainly helped me out with my fear of public speaking. We had to make many speeches and presentations that I feel really helped me in overcoming my fear. I also learned a lot about myself throughout my first year at Central Michigan University. Aside from the fact that I need at least ten hours of sleep at night to get me through the day, I realized that morning classes were not for me. It took a while to get used to the college atmosphere however; once I got the hang of it, I really enjoyed it.

Most of my life, I have been an athlete, and I planned on being a student-athlete after high school until a knee injury halted my football career. Once I realized that I wouldn’t be playing football, I knew I had to keep myself active so I took part in many intramural sports including flag-football and basketball.

Both of my grandparents were Hungarian with all of my mother’s side of the family being Hungarian as well. My grandfather was a hard-working man in order to provide for the family as my grandmother was a stay-at-home mom taking care of the family. Both of them instilled a Hungarian tradition strongly into their children, teaching responsibility and gratitude to ensure success in our society today. I truly appreciate this opportunity that the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America has provided and accept the Federation’s generous gift toward my studies with gratitude.

Phil was recommended by Katalin Varga, Branch 35 Manager