Why I want to Study in Puerto Rico

I am attracted to the opportunity to visit a distant place, gain additional writing and professional experience and explore the beauty of Puerto Rico.

As a graduate student interested in diversity, this program will allow me to expand my knowledge of the historical and social aspects of Puerto Rico. I believe the best way to learn or study another culture is to examine or observe that culture for yourself.

The practical and professional experiences that will be gained during this adventure are exciting. After reviewing media projects completed by other students and similar audio slideshows on the New York Times Web site, I feel the projects assigned during the program would be a great benefit to me professionally. Many organizations produce internal print magazines; however, learning how to produce the same product as an audio slideshow could be of great value to potential employers and I.

Teamwork and the ability to get along well with others are important in any professional setting. Working with my peers always presents the opportunity to develop my leadership, communication, and teambuilding skills.
Negative and positive experiences, beliefs, attitudes are reflected through writing, and how professionals communicate with others. My mission is to expose myself to positive experiences that will enable me to mature as an individual both professionally and personally. I believe this study abroad program will fulfill this objective.

Studying abroad is an experience that will allow me to challenge my ideas, study another culture and explore other forms of media. I possess a variety of experiences and believe I would be an asset to this class and to my peers.