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#7 How To Live Alone In Italy & Now America As A 14 year old with Milica Kubura

Oct 7, 2014
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Milica Kubura
In this conversation, Milica Kubura, a Serbian volleyball player and freshman at Florida State University, shares her adventurous journey of living alone in Italy at just 14. She reveals the challenges of training abroad while mastering Italian and the motivations behind her bold decision to move to the U.S. to pursue both volleyball and education. Milica also discusses her quick decision-making process, defining success, and offers inspiring advice for young athletes about embracing change and trusting their instincts.
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ADVICE

Be Clear And Use Trusted Help

  • When pursuing education abroad, research options and find helpers who won't charge exploitative fees.
  • Make intentions clear to clubs and stakeholders to avoid conflicts over contracts.
INSIGHT

Choose Paths You Can See

  • Milica shifted from drama to volleyball after realizing her height and talent offered a clearer career path.
  • She chose responsibility for decisions to own the outcome and direct her future.
ANECDOTE

Teenage Independence In Italy

  • At 14 Milica left her family and moved alone to Italy to study, learn Italian, and live independently.
  • She learned to cook, do laundry, and became fluent in Italian within months with family support.
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