Name: Alma Caballero Class: VMCHS 2009 / Georgetown SFS 2013 University: Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service Major: Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a concentration in Business, Growth and Development
How would you describe your college experience? My college experience has been challenging yet filled with accomplishments. Georgetown has shaped me into becoming a woman of character, faith, and determination. I have been able to meet hard working driven people from all over the world who inspire me to prepare myself and value the incredible opportunity of attending Georgetown University. My college experience has been the most fascinating, exciting and rewarding experience of my 22 years of life.
What was the hardest thing / class / experience for you? The most challenging element of my undergraduate experience at Georgetown University was the high academic level and expectation that the university, colleagues, and professors had for me ever since my freshmen year. The transition from Vincent Memorial to Georgetown University was a challenging and shocking one. I phased a daily challenge of coping with the academic competition that several of my colleges posed within the classroom, thus allowing me to define what my strengths and weakness were and arduously work to improve and achieve my goals.
Were you part of any clubs? I had the honor to serve as president for Georgetown’ s Latin American Student Association( LASA) and for the Georgetown Aspiring Minority Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs( GAMBLE). I was also privileged to be the chair of Georgetown University’ s traditional Jesuit Heritage Week.
Did you study abroad? Rome, Italy and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What will you do next? I will pursue a Masters in Latin American Studies at Georgetown University’ s School of Foreign Service.
What is your favorite college memory? I have had the fortune to have numerous college memories that have shaped and marked my life. However, if I would have to choose a favorite college memory, it would be when I had the opportunity to represent Georgetown in the First and Second Annual Leadership Summit in Lima, Peru and in Bogotá, Colombia. It was wonderful to represent the university’ s student body and meet Georgetown alumni of my native Latin American region.
What tips would you give to a VMCHS graduating Senior who is about to embark in their college journey? DREAM BIG and work very hard to achieve your dreams. Attending a four year university is an experience that is incomparable; you will be able to learn from your classes, from your professors, and from yourself. It is essential to create a group of mentors who will guide you and provide you with invaluable advice that will help you throughout your college journey. It is vital to talk to your parents; they are your first mentors! It is also very important to contribute to your college community, whether it is through any leadership position, or a voluntary / service activity, it is of extreme importance to give back in any way to the university who will prepare you and set the path for your professional career.
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