Brief Summary
Matteo Procoppe, a 19-year-old student in his second year of DUT Techniques de Commercialisation at IUT d'Aix-en-Provence, discusses balancing his studies with his water polo career. He has an equivalent of a bac S from the United States and plays for PAN Pays d'Aix Natation in both the U21 Espoir team and the professional elite team. Matteo shares his daily routine, academic preferences, dietary habits, and aspirations for the future, including starting his own international business.
- Balancing academics and professional sports.
- Future aspirations in international business and marketing.
- Personal preferences, including favorite subject, color, and dream superpower.
Introduction
Matteo Procoppe introduces himself as a 19-year-old second-year student in DUT Techniques de Commercialisation at IUT d'Aix-en-Provence, part of Aix-Marseille University. He mentions that he obtained the equivalent of a bac S (French scientific baccalaureate) in the United States. Matteo is also a dedicated water polo player.
Water Polo Career
Matteo has been playing water polo since he was seven years old. Currently, he plays for PAN Pays d'Aix Natation in both the U21 Espoir team and the professional elite team. He also played in the United States, where he was part of the national team and national selections for the past two years. Matteo was recognized as player of the year three times in a row and championship player twice in a row in 2017 and 2018 in Narbonne.
Balancing Studies and Sports
Matteo was offered the possibility to adjust his class schedule to accommodate his water polo commitments. However, he chose to maintain the standard two-year duration of his DUT program instead of extending it to three years, which he states was a personal choice.
Daily Routine
Matteo describes his typical day, which starts with a mandatory breakfast followed by classes throughout the day. He emphasizes eating a substantial lunch. After afternoon classes, he has a snack at the cafeteria before heading to training. Training includes dry exercises from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, followed by water training until 9:30 PM. He then returns home for dinner, some homework, and prepares to repeat the routine the next day.
Academic Preferences and Lifestyle
Matteo's favorite subject at IUT is entrepreneurship, particularly in his second year. He focuses on eating healthily. He tries to go out, mainly on Thursday nights, but only if he doesn't have matches on the weekend to ensure he is well-rested.
Career Aspirations
Matteo's dream job is to start his own company and be his own boss, with a strong focus on international business.
Personal Preferences
When asked about his favorite emoji, Matteo chooses the angry emoji with air coming out. His favorite color is blue. If he could have a superpower, he would choose the ability to fly.
Family and Future Plans
Matteo's family lives in Paris and is not American, nor do they live in the United States anymore. He has three younger brothers and one younger sister. In ten years, he envisions himself working internationally, likely in the United States, in marketing, business, or commerce.
Team Preference
When asked about his team preference, Matteo says he has to choose Team France.
