Arisley Rodriguez
<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Hello, mate!
<i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> University of Florida
<i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023
<i>Destination city & country:</i> London, England
<i>Program provider:</i> FIE
<i>Major/minor:</i> Business Administration: Mass Communications
<i>Demographics:</i> Hispanic Female
<i>Future career aspirations:</i> I aspire to become a marketing or creative advertising executive at a fashion or beauty label. My dream is to develop a marketing consulting agency that creates campaigns for small to medium-sized fashion and beauty labels in the long run. However, before I can reach these goals, I must develop my intercultural competence and gain real-world experience in a field that reflects my career aspirations.
Therefore, I am confident that my time studying and interning in London will be a highlight in my career journey.
<i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> Gain independence; Develop my intercultural competence; Get a clearer understanding of the business world, specifically in marketing, advertising, public relations, and fashion and beauty.