Hope International University

Tallinn Mustamäe State Gymnasium - Graduated in 2026...named 2026 TalTech Earth Sciences Olympiad Finalist...finished second in 2025 TalTech Earth Sciences Olympiad...finalist for National English Olympiad...finished second in National History Olympiad...placed third in National Biology Olympiad...volunteered as a teacher assistant in geography test grading...helped as a teaching assistant for the HarTa Cup in 2024. 

Personal - Born on 1/15/07...parents are Emilia Abel and Alain Penasse...has three siblings – Eleanor (19), Elisabet (11) and Magnus (10)...chose to attend HIU to continue growing academically and athletically, to be a part of a new beach volleyball program, study in the United States and continue developing in a sport he is passionate about...also chose HIU because he values the university's proximity to the beach, as well as the school's focus on personal growth and helping people become well-rounded individuals...favorite bible verse is Psalm 1:3...favorite professional athletes are Ahmed Tijan and Sarah Hughes...favorite food is Gnocchi alla Carbonara ...favorite movie is Greenland...Tobias is a Political Science and Government major who wants to pursue a career in environmental policy and conservation, in order to protect ecosystems and contribute to international agreements that address environmental challenges.