Jose Lucas Micheletti Marino, Alumni Ambassador

what was your favorite class while abroad, and why?
My favorite class was International Marketing, with Professor Sonnabend. At first I was discouraged because it was a 3-hour lecture four times a week starting at 9 a.m., but as time passed by I grew fond of it. As an engineering student, I rarely take breaks to learn about something different and applicable to my current situation such as international marketing. The professor was also a pleasure to have, I developed a friendship with him and we'd talk sometimes before or after class.

how did you engage with the local community while abroad?
I remember that in Rome we'd watch soccer games all the time in local spots; soccer is a huge deal in Italy and seeing everyone taking it very seriously was exciting. I also traveled a lot by public transportation, interacting with day-to-day Romans and learning what daily life feels like there. Overall, I was very connected with the local community (even though my Italian was embarrassingly basic).