Scholarships

: 29 October 2015

Borbély Helga

„You belong here!”

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I was born in Odorheiu Secuiesc on 23 October 1993. My mother, Borbély Ilona raised me, my older sister, Borbély Hajnal and my younger brother, Borbély Zoltánt in Vârșagas my father unexpectedly passed away in 1995. I used to go to Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Secondary School then I continued my studies in Tamási Áron High School, at Mathematics and Computer Science specialization. I graduated successfully, but owing to the fact that there was no financial background, I skipped a year to work but I didn't manage to gather the money needed so I turned to the dr. Verestóy Attila Foundation. I successfully enrolled at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, at Civil Engineering; I am a first-year student now.

I used to dance two years in the school’s folk dance group and I carried it on after moving to Cluj. In the future I would like to try out ballroom dance. Besides I like to read or hang out with my friends in my free time. At the same time I like to take a walk in the nature.

I didn't really have the occasion to do voluntary work but in the future I will surely do. In high school I worked with children with intellectual disability, but it tried me so hard that I couldn't continue it. But I consider it fair that if others help me I shall help others.

I study civil engineering at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.

I would like to work in this field. I am planning to take a pilot training from the money I will earn as this is my dream. But the fees are so high abroad and I don’t think I have a chance at home, because I am Hungarian…

I think having a diploma is very important, because you are young and without experience and the companies take advantage of it. But if you have a diploma you can stand out for your rights. I worked one year and I have some experiences. I think the start is hard, but if you invest all your energy, you can make your way in life at home as well. At the same time I also understand the youngsters who decide to go abroad for the every-day bread, because the salaries abroad are much higher that here, but if you spend that amount there you are not in a better situation. I think working abroad is worth when you use the money you earn at home and you gain new experiences here.Abroad you are just an immigrant and you will always be that, you can never feel at home because your roots are here and you belong here.

Without the help of the dr. Verestóy Attila Fundation I couldn't cover the expenses of the university. I still have problems with the Romanian and I couldn't work beside university because it would influence negatively my results. We have a full schedule at the university so I just simply couldn't make it. Without the scholarship I couldn’t continue my studies.

: 29 October 2015

Mátyás Zalán

„I am trying to learn with a lot of energy, to have good grades, to prove that I was chosen right by the foundation.”

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My name is Mátyás Zalán, I live in Cristuru Secuisec with my parents and my sister. Currently I am studying in Berde Mózes Unitarian High School, am a tenth grader with Natural Sciences specialization. I have been playing football for 7 years, and I have been interested in theatre since fifth grade. I consider myself a perfectionist; I try to do my best in order to achieve the best.

Q: Last year your school record was 10. Your parents must be proud of you.

Mátyás Zalán: Yes, they are proud of me, as well as I am. They always told me that I learn for myself and not for others. I owe them a lot, especially for my mother, and for my teacher, Gálfalvi Sándorn. I learnt a lot from him, he not only taught, but educated as well.

In 9^th grade I spend much more time studying than before. I think that the result is visible. Unfortunately because of this I could not help my parents in the village, as during the weekends I either played football or learnt. I would like to change this, but without having any effect on my results. I would like to spend a bit more time on other activities.

Q: You also take part in competitions, achieving good results…

Mátyás Zalán: During high school I wanted to try myself out in various situations. The same thing happened with the competitions as well; I wanted to participate on as many of them as possible. I took part in Biology, Mathematics, Hungarian and English competition, and I could also have the battle of wits with other students in Computer Science. I was able to participate on the county level, apart from Biology, in spite of the fact that Biology was what I wanted the most. This year I will try to study a bit more, and to achieve better results on county level as well.

Q: Besides studying so much, do you have time for entertainment?

Mátyás Zalán: To be honest, I also have time for entertainment. I have three football trainings a week, and in the weekends we have football matches with teams from HarghitaCounty. I also spend some time with my friend, but only when I have a lot of free time which happens very rarely. Fortunately I have some good friends in my class with whom I can spend more time.

Q: You take part in an English theatre group…

Mátyás Zalán: Yes, it is true. I started to participate in the Kalamajka theatre group when I enrolled at this high school. I remember the words of my teacher, Gálfalvi Sándor: “You have colour son, but your brain is missing!” regarding this I think I proved him, as well as for myself. This theatre group was disbanded so in 7^th grade I became a member of the English Drama Club. The first play in which I was the leading man was Love actually. This play was about a young boy, Sam, who falls in love for the first time and he doesn’t have the courage to tell this for the girl. The action has got many plots going on, and a few things happen until he tells her that he is in love. It is a very sweet and funny play, which had great success. The next year I couldn’t participate on the rehearsals so I didn’t get a role in the play. Last year I could take part again, and I am the leading man in the play entitled The weirdest honeymoon ever.

Q: You do your activities on different levels. Which activity gives you the most?

Mátyás Zalán: The football gives me the most. I think it fulfils me; it helps me let steam off. It is a very good team building activity; it improves my capability to decide correctly in seconds.

Q: Actor or footballer? How do you see yourself in ten years’ time?

Mátyás Zalán: Neither really. I like to do both, but I don’t plan earning the daily bread out of these jobs. For a very long time I wanted to become a footballer, but I changed my mind, now I consider studying a better option for a more secure future.

Q: In your play (the play of life) what kind of role would the foundation get?

Mátyás Zalán: The support of the foundation means a lot to me. It helps my parents a lot, because they won’t have to spend so much on me during university, because in a few years my sister will start thinking about serious things, and she could use their support. It also helps me to believe that I am someone; I have to study hard and not to give up my dreams.

Message for the foundation: First of all I would like to thank the foundation, and secondly I am trying to learn with a lot of energy, to have good grades, to prove that I was chosen right by the foundation.

: 29 October 2015

Bors Gréta

„This help motivates me every day…”

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My name is Bors Gréta, I was born in Miercurea Ciuc, I am currently living and studying in this city. I am a graduate student of the Segítő Mária Catholic High School with Social Sciences specialization.

Q: What do you do in your free time?

Bors Gréta: I like reading and swimming. Swimming always helped me to clear my mind. Besides I like riding bike, watching film, hanging out with friends and riding horse, for which I don’t really have time nowadays.

Q: You study at Social Sciences specialization. You must be more into humanities.

Bors Gréta: Yes, I am more into humanities, that’s why I chose this specialization, because here I can study my favourite subjects: English and Geography. I also became keen on History during high school. I think I made a good decision.

Q: Have you ever thought of higher education, do you consider it important?

Bors Gréta: Yes I have and I would like to continue my studies at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca. Currently I am thinking of Cultural Tourism and Tourism-Geography specialization, because I always loved geography and I was always interested in different cultures.

Q: What are your plans during the university?

Bors Gréta: I would like to take part in various groups, where I can advance and I can meet new people. I would like to spend my years at university usefully.

Q: After the university, at home or abroad?

Bors Gréta: I would like to work at home, where I grew up, where I have my family, but I was always interested in new things and new places, I would like to travel, to see the world, but I would like to have family here, at my native land, and also to get old here.

Q: Message for the foundation…

Bors Gréta: I am very grateful for their help, the scholarship means a lot to me. I wish them power for their work because by it they make many people’s life easier, including me. This help motivates me every day to fight and go on.