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Abbey Penton

Abbey Penton
Former Student
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Class

2020

Track

International Politics & Diplomacy

International Experience

Reciprocal Exchange

Country

Guadalajara, Mexico

What are you doing now?

“I am currently interning with the International Trade Administration in the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. I will be attending law school at the University of Nebraska beginning fall 2021, after receiving a full scholarship.”

What advice would you give current and future students?

“Take every opportunity you have to learn the language when you study abroad because learning a language will open so many doors for your future. Also, embrace opportunities that you wouldn’t normally go for; just because you focused on one region, language, or track of international relations does not mean you need to pursue a career based entirely on that focus. You might find something else that you really love if you take a chance!”