Application Portfolio · Prešov, Slovakia

Curious Mind, Ambitious Spirit.

Ninth-grade student, C2 English certificate holder, student glider pilot, and multi-instrumentalist.

Portrait of Sarah Bokšajová
C2 English SPL Glider 5+ yrs Piano 70+ Books/yr

01 — About & Mindset

A foundation built on curiosity

I am someone who enjoys discovering new things, developing my abilities, and finding new ways to challenge myself. I am interested in aviation, sport, reading, psychology, and art, as each of these areas allows me to learn and grow in a different way.

I value dedication, curiosity, and the willingness to step outside my comfort zone. I believe that every new experience is an opportunity to gain knowledge, build confidence, and better understand the world around me.

I am excited to continue learning, meet new people, and explore new opportunities that will help shape my future.

  1. 2018Started piano — daily practice begins
  2. 2023Started calisthenics and developed a reading habit (70+ books per year)
  3. 2024Started learning guitar
  4. 2025Began my aviation journey
  5. 2026C2 English certificate · Applying to bilingual and IB programmes

02 — Diplomas & Certifications

Verified achievements

A glider flying over layered hills at sunset

03 — Flight & Technical Focus

Decisions made at altitude

  • Aviation physics
  • Situational awareness
  • Pressure decisions
  • Procedural discipline
Young girl wearing a headset in an airliner cockpit
An early fascination with aviation
View over a pilot’s lap to the instrument panel of a glider in flight
At the controls of a glider

04 — Languages & Skills

Capabilities

Multilingual

EnglishC2
SlovakNative
RussianFluent
GermanCurrently studying

Analytical

Rubik’s CubeUnder 30 seconds
Poker strategyAdvanced

Skills

Acting7 years
Piano5 years
Guitar2 years

05 — Creative Arts & Media

Music, film & making

Grand piano and acoustic guitar in a room with deep red curtains

Piano

5+ years of daily practice — classical and modern repertoire.

Guitar

Acoustic & electric arrangements and original chord compositions.

Screenwriting

Dramatic short film scenario: “The Weight of the Water.”

Fine arts & crafts

Digital artwork, painting, drawing, sewing and handcrafted projects.

Drawing of a limp figure hanging from a large hand
Painting of a blue face with hands over it against a red background
Black and white painting of a screaming face with hands at the cheeks
Painting of pink lilies in a glass vase on a yellow background
Ink portrait of a figure with spiked hair and an open mouth

06 — Athleticism & Discipline

What My Day Looks Like

A day built around learning, discipline, creativity, and balance.

Wake up
Make breakfast
Workout
Shower and get ready
Review school notes
Leave for school
Return home and rest
Schoolwork and studying
Piano practice
Guitar practice
Spend time outdoors with friends
Reading
Sleep

I believe that small, consistent actions shape who we become. My daily routine helps me balance academic goals, creativity, physical activity, and time with the people around me.

Training & Discipline

Calisthenics

Calisthenics training in a home gym

Calisthenics has taught me the value of patience, consistency, and self-discipline. I train at the gym three times a week, challenging myself to improve my strength, control, and technique, one step at a time.

Handstand Crow pose Two-arm elbow lever Functional fitness

07 — Reading & Intellectual Curiosity

Books that challenge my perspective

Reading allows me to explore complex ideas, question assumptions, and better understand human nature. These are some of my favourite books, each offering a different perspective on identity, society, and the human experience.

Notes from UndergroundFyodor Dostoevsky
The TrialFranz Kafka
The Bell JarSylvia Plath
FiccionesJorge Luis Borges
Invisible ManRalph Ellison
The Master and MargaritaMikhail Bulgakov
The Unbearable Lightness of BeingMilan Kundera

“They are fond of reading and they read all sorts of books, even serious scientific books, but they usually lay the book down after reading it, without ever realizing what they have read.”

— Fyodor Dostoevsky

08 — Contact

For admissions officers

s.boksajova@gmail.com