Bence Posta
4th Year Bachelor Student
Summary
Motivated BA student studying History, Economics, and Politics at the University of Galway, including an exchange year in Leiden. Skilled in research, policy analysis, academic writing, and collaborative seminar-style discussion. Main research interests include social policy, development economics, and economic and social history. Active peer-learning leader and debater, with strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. Strong background in international and interdisciplinary academic environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Peer Learning Leader
Ceim
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned and facilitated peer learning sessions for first-year sociology and politics students, supporting coursework understanding and adjustment to university life.
- Implemented collaborative teaching methods to encourage participation, dialogue, and critical thinking in a seminar-style setting.
- Strengthened communication, leadership, and teamwork skills through student mentoring and facilitation
Deputy Schools Convenor
Literary and Debating Society
09.2023 - 05.2024
Assisted in organizing inter-school debating events and managed outreach to local secondary schools
Volunteered as a judge at a regional secondary school debate competition, providing constructive feedback to participants
Supported the coordination of weekly society debate nights, ensuring smooth event logistics and member engagement
Vice-Secretary
Philosophy Society
09.2023 - 05.2024
Assisted in the planning and execution of society events, mostly consisting of weekly philosophy discussions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Historical Studies
University of Galway
Galway 04.2001 -
International Baccalaureate -
Linz International School Auhof
Linz 04.2001 -
Skills
Academic Writing, Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Project Management,Public Speaking
Extracurricular Activities
Competitive Debater
Literary and Debating Society (Galway), Leiden Debating Union
September 2023-
Developed Skills in critical thinking, structured argumentation, and public speaking.
Collaborated with a partner to prepare cases under time pressure, strengthening teamwork and communication skills.
Represented Leiden Debating Union as a speaker at Utrecht Open, and Copenhagen European Universities Debating Championship (EUDC).
Frequently engaged with motions on economics, politics, and social issues.
Timeline
Peer Learning Leader
Ceim
09.2023 - 05.2024
Deputy Schools Convenor
Literary and Debating Society
09.2023 - 05.2024
Vice-Secretary
Philosophy Society
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Historical Studies
University of Galway
04.2001 -
International Baccalaureate -
Linz International School Auhof
04.2001 -
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