There are people who learn life’s lessons from books. And there are those who learn them directly, in the midst of others, inside real communities full of diversity and challenges. Mihai Firulescu belongs to the second group. He grew, learned, discovered himself, and transformed during the years spent at West Gate Campus — your home away from home — a period that laid the foundation for the core personal values that define him today.

Day by day, among the students at West Gate

Day after day, among the students at West Gate, Mihai Firulescu learned on the fly how to build a community. Mihai Boite showed him how the administration of a student complex works, and Ioan Bejan supported him with patience, even when Mihai’s ideas needed refinement. Their support helped him consistently find the right solution. Together with the Resident Assistant and Resident Advisor teams, Mihai was involved in everything: from administrative organization to cultural events that energized a campus with over 1,800 students from all corners of the world.

A life lesson: student years in a multicultural community

He didn’t have a fixed plan or a recipe for success. What he did have was the courage to show up. He was responsible for managing a space that hosted more than 1,800 students each year, from dozens of countries. An effervescent community, with different people, real needs, and intense stories.

And he chose to be more than a coordinator. He chose to be a leader. He organized cultural evenings — African, Lebanese, European — created spaces for dialogue, film nights, gaming competitions, and set up partnerships for internships that helped students connect with the businesses in the complex. That’s when he learned that genuine ethical principles aren’t declared in speeches, but practiced through simple, consistent gestures.

Ethics and responsibility — not as an obligation, but as a choice

In real estate, capital relies on safety and transparency. Mihai Firulescu’s approach reflects exactly these values: accountable decisions, direct communication, and the integration of ethics into commercial processes.

Since his student days, Mihai has operated by a clear internal compass: ethics, responsibility, respect. He has never been afraid to own mistakes, ask for help, or admit when he doesn’t know something. On the contrary — these habits helped him stay authentic, and authenticity attracted trust.

His colleagues back then described him as “the person who listens to you all the way through” and “the one who always brings a calm solution when everyone else is in crisis.” He wasn’t the type to seek the spotlight, yet he became a leader without trying — precisely because people felt his sincerity.

The courage to be vulnerable and to build in depth

In an environment where it was easy to retreat into a comfort zone, Mihai chose to be active, to challenge, to propose. He had the courage to be vulnerable — to voice doubts, ask for feedback, and pose uncomfortable but necessary questions. For him, growth wasn’t an end in itself, but the natural consequence of a life lived with purpose.

This kind of courage shaped him profoundly. It gave him confidence that he can contribute and create impact. It showed him that beyond plans and careers, what truly matters is how you live each interaction — and how you remain true to yourself, even when no one is applauding.

Lessons that endure and get passed on

Today, even though realities have changed, Mihai keeps alive that core of values formed during his years at West Gate. He continues to believe in people, in dialogue, and in decisions taken with a clear mind and an open heart. He remains committed to projects with meaning — those that bring people together.

Perhaps this is his true strength — that he has never drifted away from the simple things that shaped him: kept promises, trust given, and authentic respect. That’s how he has grown — not just in a professional career, but as a person.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mihai Firulescu

1. What did the West Gate period mean for Mihai?
It was an authentic life experience in which he learned what community really means. He discovered how much people matter — a lesson in community, mutual respect, and a different kind of leadership: one that listens rather than imposes.

2. How did he get involved in student life?
By organizing cultural and social events — but above all through steady presence, openness, and genuine involvement in campus life.

3. What personal values define him?
Ethics, responsibility, the courage to be honest, a continuous desire to learn, and authenticity in human relationships.

4. Why is this stage important for his career?
Because it offered a real-world environment where he learned to manage people, emotions, and complex situations — the bedrock of any solid professional career.

5. What motivates him today?
Staying connected to the values that shaped him and sharing that sincere, constructive energy with others.

Learn more about Mihai Firulescu’s values

Discover more about the values that shaped Mihai and how ideas turn into real actions together with the teams he coordinates today at Globexterra and RE/MAX Klass.

📩 Write to him at [email protected] • 📞 0722602384.