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What was your background before IESA arts&culture?
A bachelor’s degree in applied foreign languages in English and Spanish, communication track, then 9 months abroad (gap year).
Why did you choose IESA?
I chose to do the Master in Cultural Production because of my interest in culture and the arts; I have been immersed in this world since birth (violinist grandparents, painter and musician family friends…)
As part of your culture careers program at IESA, you went abroad on Erasmus. Can you tell us about this experience?
An international experience is always very positive in every way. I had already had a few experiences before, but never in a more official framework. An Erasmus semester was therefore a good asset for my résumé.
Since joining IESA, I have developed a certain interest in museums; moreover, I like being in new environments. That is why joining the museology master’s at the Reinwardt Academie in Amsterdam was perfect.
The master’s program was very instructive, the professors very interesting, and our cohort very close-knit, as our professors also confirmed.
How do you think this experience might serve you later in your professional path?
First, the specialization in museology opens new doors for me and has taught me a great deal.
Second, a year and a half after returning from my gap year, I thought it was a good idea to go, to keep my résumé dynamic and interesting for employers.
I diversified (I learned some graphic design basics, a field I am passionate about) and I was lucky enough to work with my class in direct contact with the Alvar Aalto Museum in Finland, for which we produced a renovation proposal that will be used over the coming years.
In addition, I am currently doing a research internship at a museum in Amsterdam, a field that was completely foreign to me and surely would have remained so without this opportunity!