Hello! My name is Andrea Regina Esperon, and I am a rising Junior at Boston University majoring in Public Relations (Class of 2025).
I started my journey at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø as a Scholar. Within my first couple weeks in the program, I learned one important lesson that has stayed with me ever since. My Year 1 Mentors taught me to always seize an opportunity thrown at you, even if it means taking risks. Their lesson that ‘life is too short’ really stood out to me and I’ve adopted this mentality in everything I do. During my senior year of high school, I was a part of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø Ambassadors program, and formed part of the social media and marketing committee. As a member, I learned how to use media and technology to promote the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø program to the Chicagoland community.
When researching internships, I was looking for something that embodied the same level of collaboration and intensity as the Ambassador program. That is when I found the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø Mentorship and Coaching Internship. Being an Intern, this past summer has taught me how to navigate a professional work environment, the importance of team building, and the power of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø Core Values. I’ve learned how to use my creativity to benefit and build relationships between the Scholars, Mentors, and Staff.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø has been a huge part of my life. To name a few, the Mentors and program has provided me with much needed support in the college application process and transition to college. I am beyond grateful for all my experiences and cannot wait for what the future of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø holds.