CAS Profile

 Hi!

My name is Joanna Maziarczyk and I am a first year student of the IB Diploma Programme in High School of Stanisław Staszic in Lublin, Poland.

I would describe myself as an spontaneous person who loves to dream and create plans. I am very passionate about literature, philosophy, music and art. Apart from that I love yoga, running and hiking. 

In the future I would love to study biotechnology and work as a university professor. I also wish to travel the world and experience different cultures. 


CAS Profile Interview


  1. What are your talents?

My talents are listening to others and ability to understand their feelings or experiences. I am also good at managing my time and focusing on my goals. I also consider my ability of picking up different languages a talent.

  1. What do you enjoy doing?

I really enjoy reading, listening to music, cooking and practicing yoga. I am also very passionate about philosophy and really like to participate in various discussions.

  1. What skill or talent would you like to improve?

I would like to improve my flexibility and ability to control my body through yoga. I would also like to enhance my drawing skills and ability to work under pressure.

  1. What are you already doing that could be part of your CAS programme?

I practice yoga regularly with a teacher and go on runs by myself or with my dad. I also draw or paint often to express myself. I am involved in charity work mostly with children and participate in various events concerning nature and Earth. I also take part in additional philosophy classes at my school.

  1. What would you like to be involved in?

I would like to be involved in more work which could help my community. I would also love to get more involved in running or hiking and painting or writing to express myself better.

  1. Describe a time when you helped someone else or helped with a cause.

In January of 2019, I volunteered as an assistant on a winter camp for children from orphanage and families dealing with various issues (poverty, child negligence, alcoholism). I organised games for those children and spent time with them. This experience showed me how complex and different problems young people have to face and how it affects them. I also found out what I can do to help such children and how I can use my abilities to make them a bit happier.

  1. Describe a time when someone helped you.

In secondary school, I experienced some hardship with subjects like maths and chemistry. I asked my sister for help and she agreed to teach me. Although she had to focus on her own school work, she found time every week to sit with me and analyse my own problems. Thanks to her, I understood the subjects much better and gained a lot of knowledge, which is now helping me a lot during classes.

  1. About what issues do you have concern or feel most passionate?

I feel very passionate about issues related to human rights and equality.

  1. Are there any local clubs or community associations in which you could be involved?

I would like to be involved in my school running team to work on my sports skills. I would also really like to help out in Jadłodzielnia, community establishment which collects food from different sources and makes it available for people in need.

  1. What would you like to learn more about?

I would like to learn more about my community and my city. I would also love to broaden my knowledge about German, literature and music.

  1. What have you always wanted to try but haven’t yet?

I have always wanted to try learning French, but have been putting it off for very long.