Introduction

 My name is Filip Fornaa Svensson and I am originally from Sweden. I moved to Fairbanks two years ago to pursue my dream of combining hockey at a high level with a great degree in business administration. I have lots of interests outside of hockey and the biggest ones would be food, wine, and investing. I do not have a huge experience with art but I can definitely see the beauty and meaning of different art projects. I am looking forward to see and learn more about art this semester. 

Have a great semester, Filip Fornaa Svensson

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