Pre-Departure Vlog

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Emily J Sรกnchez

<i>Pronouns:</i> She/her/ellรก <i>Home Institution:</i> University of Idaho <i>Expected Graduation:</i> 2024 <i>Major / Minor:</i> Management & Human Resources / Spanish <i>Study Abroad Location:</i> Santiago, Chile <i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Hola <i>Program Provider:</i> USAC <i>Identity:</i> Hispanic/Latinx, First-Generation College Student, Feminist <i>Future Career Goals:</i> My future career goals include working in the Tourism and Hospitality industry, where I can help represent and give a voice to underrepresented employees in the United States who's first language is not English. I hope to apply my backgrounds in Spanish, Mgmt, and HR in a human resources department where I can work with recruitment, career development, and employee benefits. <i>Top 3 Goals for your time abroad:</i> My top 3 goals for my time abroad include further developing my Spanish vocabulary with the end goal of applying the knowledge into my future career. As well as gaining a new perspective of employees, employers, tourists, etc. in Chile, to fully understand what goes into managing hotels, resorts, or other entertainment specialities. Finally, I hope to gain more cultural awareness that will contribute to my success and enhance my experiences.