Name: Yana Staroverova
Area of Study: Double Major in Mathematics and Economics, Minor in French
Hometown: Moscow
Status: Taken
College: Trinity Trinity rah
Year of Study: 2nd
Favourite book: It’s tough to choose one. Let it be “Master and Margarita” by Bulgakov.
Favourite quote: “All we can know is that we know nothing. And that’s the height of human wisdom.” – Leo Tolstoy
Favourite food: Peaches. And ice cream. And smoothies. And bagels. Ah, I love food.
What song could be considered the track of your life? JJ Grey & Mofro – “Sun is Shining Down” when I am feeling down, Aretha Franklin – “Think” when I am ready to conquer the world, and Florence and the Machine – “Shake It Out” when I’m just fine.
Aspirations: Career, family, making my life meaningful.
If you could have super powers, which ones would you like to have? Oh, I really would like to fly! It is so banal, but still. The Earth is too beautiful.
Who is your greatest influence? My father. Seriously.
Favourite movie: Oh lord, I have too many. Probably “Annie Hall” by Woody Allen.
If you could give someone an advice, what would it be? Start thinking about your life early. Get a plan. You don’t have to follow it but have it, just in case. And one additional thing: reflect more.
What’s your favourite thing about U of T? The campus. It is awesome.
What do you want to do after university? I am planning on getting into financial industry. Capital Markets, to be exact.
Something you’re always looking forward to? Time spent with somebody I love.
Goal for the 2014-2015 school year: I need to start running every morning. Really. Why does it sound so impossible to me?
Favourite colour: Navy Blue stuff dominates my wardrobe.
3 words that describe you best: Easy-going, energetic, determined