My name is Larysa Muzychenko and I am 26. I graduated with a degree in Finance in 2008. I’ve worked in sustainability consultancy, NGO and social business. One of the most impactful experiences I had was internship in microfinance company in India. It was there that I’ve learnt that economic development is of great interest for me. Being Ukrainian by origin, but having the opportunity to travel and work in developing and developed countries, has allowed me to realize contrasting realities of seemingly different worlds existing side by side. Importantly, I also learned that solutions do exist, so do organizations that are fully dedicated towards creating those solutions. My genuine willingness to be part of the solution is my principal motivation to start education at MESCI.