Spring of 2021, my college decisions season, one of the most important decisions in a young person’s life. When I was in the decision process, I wanted to choose a school where I was able to flourish and have a plethora of opportunities to accomplish all my goals in mind; Getting into graduate school, moving into a new environment to challenge myself, being able to study abroad, and gain real world experience to help me in my career. When I found the University of Tampa, I saw the opportunity to do all of these.
When I arrived at UT, I instantly was overloaded with opportunities, I was accepted into the President’s Leadership Fellows Program, joined the American Marketing Association, and got an off-campus job within my first month. I felt an overwhelming support from my college community and realized I made the right choice. I was able to accomplish my goals as well as I am entering the 4+1 MBA program at the University of Tampa, I will be studying abroad in Fall of 2023 visiting Seville, Spain, and have gained over 12 marketing related work experiences on top of other leadership and developmental experiences. Yes, the beach and warm weather is certainty a plus, but there is much more here than that. Aside from UT being an amazing school with many noble recognitions, the city itself has so much to offer. I experienced a culture shock, even from moving within the U.S. I have been able to immerse myself in a new world and practice my Spanish!
Now, in my senior year I am reminiscing my college experience and all the chances I have had to develop personally and professionally. I have no regrets choosing Tampa, I have now found my home and I am so excited for my future as I begin to transition into my professional career here.