Campus Life & Work Opportunities with Isabella

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Isabella is a fourth year student from Revere, Massachusetts, majoring in communication and management with concentrations in marketing and international management. She brings a wealth of insight into UMass Boston’s commitment to supporting students who are the first in their family to attend college, otherwise known as first generation students. All right, everyone, this is a story you do not wanna miss. Please take it away.

– Thanks, Alex, I’m actually involved in quite a lot. After I came to UMass Boston, I remember my mom told me to which basically means get yourself involved in as many things as you can and the good things will come your way. As a first generation student, I know the importance of what it means to reach out and get involved. I’m a part of several different organizations on campus, one being Casa Latina, where my community gets to connect and empower one another. I’m also a part of the Women Beacon in the Workplace where I get to network with distinguished alumni and brilliant women. What really made a difference for me though, were my on-campus jobs. I am a Beacon Ambassador where I get to give tours to prospective students on campus. I also was a part of the family programs where I got to meet amazing families who wanted to learn different ways to support their children while in college. Then I became an RA and lived on campus helping students acclimate and process what it means to be a student here. I appreciate each opportunity that I had to work with all of these wonderful organizations. I remember my first day walking through the doors of Campus Center and immediately getting hit with a rush of excitement all around me. There’s always so much going on and I was ready to make my mom proud. UMass Boston has prepared me to be the best version of myself and in the future, I personally would love to not only work nationally, but also internationally as I believe the world of business is so complex and there’s still so much to learn in the sphere of multicultural marketing. That’s my story, back to you, Alex.

– Thank you, Isabella, for sharing what it means to be a first generation student. Your campus roles like being a Beacon ambassador and an RA having enriched your experience, helping others acclimate and thrive, your journey reflects the university’s commitment to student success. Thanks again for sharing.