When did you start playing sports, and what or who inspired you to do so?

Ever since I was born, there was always a soccer ball around me, so by the time I turned five, there wasn’t really any question about which sport my parents would choose for me.

Who do you credit the most for your success so far?

Even though I worked hard with dedication and perseverance for many years, I owe my success to God alone and to His grace upon me.

I also have great respect for the StudyNSport team, who helped me with every aspect of my journey to the United States, and I am very grateful to them.

What are your future plans and goals, both in sports and outside of sports? In the USA and afterwards?

My soccer career came to an end after my final college season. From this point forward, I would like to focus on pursuing a career in medicine.

How supportive were your parents and family of your plans to study and compete abroad?

I consider myself very fortunate because my entire family was extremely supportive of my decision to study abroad.

What do you like most about America?

One of my favorite things about America is the diversity of cultures, languages, and opportunities. I have been fortunate enough to meet people from different cultures and from almost every continent in the world, which has greatly broadened my perspective on life and the way I see the world.

In your opinion, what are the advantages and challenges of American college life?

For an athlete, American college life is very convenient because academics and sports are coordinated almost seamlessly.

Perhaps the biggest challenge is developing a proper daily routine and having the discipline to stick to it. This is essentially where much of the difficulty of everyday life comes from. However, if a student can master the skill of time management, it can become an invaluable asset for the rest of their life.

What do you do outside of school and sports?

Whenever I have the time, I try to travel as much as possible and explore the United States. In my free time, I also enjoy spending time with people who are genuine and share a similar outlook on life.

What does your everyday routine look like?

My days have been quite busy lately. I usually spend most of the day studying, while always trying to make enough time for proper physical exercise as well.

What is training like in the US compared to Hungary?

Training in the United States is fairly similar to what I experienced back home. However, I would say that coaches in the American college system place greater emphasis on endurance and physical conditioning.

As a result, our training program included considerably more conditioning and weight training.

How different is your diet in the US compared to Hungary?

The food is somewhat different. Americans use different ingredients in their cooking and generally eat different types of meals.

At the same time, you can find cuisine from virtually every part of the world in the United States, giving athletes the opportunity to experience a wide variety of flavors and different types of food.

What has been your best memory or achievement in soccer, and what are you most proud of?

One of my greatest sporting memories is scoring a goal against Brazilian club Flamengo in the final of the Puskás–Suzuki Cup.

What would you recommend to young athletes who are considering taking this opportunity?

My advice to young athletes who are considering coming to America would simply be: “Why not?”

Coming to the United States was one of the best decisions of my life. Those who choose America not only have the opportunity to earn a highly respected American degree and compete alongside excellent players in a truly international team, but they also get to experience different cultures, languages, and meet people from all over the world.

Not to mention the opportunity to develop a very high level of English. I would simply say: “If you have the opportunity, go for it!”

How did you manage with the language at the beginning?

Everyday communication was not a problem for me from the very beginning, although it took me some time to get used to American slang.

Academically, I think it took me about one or two months to fully adjust to studying in English. After the first six months, the language was hardly an issue at all.

Did you have the opportunity to work a student job at university? If so, what was your experience like?

I was fortunate enough to have several student jobs during my university years. Among other things, I worked in the library and also worked with high school students at a summer camp.

How easy or difficult was it for you to fit in?

I don’t think I had any problems fitting in at all. Americans are generally very welcoming and friendly, and I always felt at home within the soccer team.

Have you been able to build connections, and how important do you think networking is?

I believe networking is one of the most important aspects of college life.

Not only can student-athletes build lifelong friendships with people from all over the world, but they can also develop an international professional network. This can become an extremely valuable investment in their future business and professional career.

In your experience, is there such a thing as the “American way of life,” and if so, how is it different from life back home?

I would describe the “American way of life” with one expression: “the land of opportunity.”

Anything is possible for someone who is committed to achieving something and is willing to work persistently toward it. That sense of freedom can be incredibly empowering.

How do you think your years in the US have affected your personality?

I feel that my years in the United States have completely transformed my personality in a positive way.

I have learned a great deal and become much more mature. My college years in America prepared me to truly feel ready for adult life.

Have you considered staying in the US for a few years—or perhaps even longer—after finishing your studies?

My plan is to begin my medical career here in the United States after completing medical school, and I would also like to start a family here.

What do you think about the American education system? What do they do better—or at least differently—than in Hungary?

Besides the fact that American universities integrate academics and sports almost seamlessly, the education system itself is structured differently.

Universities here offer a much broader educational experience and give students greater flexibility, including the option to change their major. At the same time, the system is designed to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded education.