In this episode, I’m joined by Aleksandar - Imperial College London graduate in Civil Engineering who finished first in his cohort, later transitioned into data science, and eventually made the decision to leave London and move back to Bulgaria.

We talk about what academic success actually feels like behind the scenes, the pressure of doing well, and what happens when the path you chose stops feeling right. We also get into changing careers, redefining what success means over time, and the very real question many students abroad face — whether to stay or go back home.