Mati Talent Institute class of 2022 is currently a student at the University of Pikeville in Kentucky, where he receives both a sports and academic scholarship while playing soccer.

He is in his fourth semester, pursuing a major in IT Management and a minor in Data Science. In addition to his athletic commitments, he works at the Help Desk in the IT department and serves as a Resident Assistant.

His university experience has been enriching; he has made friends from all over the world. Despite some injuries that affected his participation in previous seasons, he maintains a perfect GPA and has been recognized on the President’s List.

He shared that Mati provided him with a solid foundation to excel in his studies and has helped him adapt to the American educational system.