MCS Graduate Timur Zafesov - about entering a university in the USA

"Entering a university in the USA requires a portfolio of extra-curricula activities, honor awards and volunteering. While studying you can participate in a wide range of clubs, societies and projects".

Just look at the activities Timur Zafesov MCS Class of 2025 (Boston University, USA) is involved in:

- Vice President of Student Affairs, Class of 2029 - Questrom Business School Student Government
- Senior Treasurer of Central Asian Student Association - I prepare event budget, allocate funds, work on crowdfunding and handle the organization’s finance.
- Member of the BU Blockchain Builders Cohort - I’m learning to build smart contracts and program in Solidity. On March 21, I’ll be participating in the “One Shared Truth” conferences and hackathons in New York, organized by Fordham University, and in the “UPenn Blockchain Conference 2026” at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia from March 27 to 29.
- Venture Analyst - BU Venture Capital Group - I’m studying the fundamentals of venture capital and participating in research on potential markets outside the United States.
- AI Safety & Alignment BU Policy Fellow - I study potential policy implications to support AI safety
- Research Assistant at the School of Hospitality Administration - I’m assisting with research on cruise product design and the potential for onboard gamification and dynamic pricing.
- Captain of an Intramural Soccer Team.