The Beginning of the End: So Long to Work

My final words on my internship experience in Buenos Aires:

Reenacting my voice-over of M
at the Samsung event.

I thoroughly enjoyed both my internships this semester. I got to develop the exact skills I stated as preference prior to the trip and more. In addition to delving into graphic design, I was fortunate enough to see the process of launching a Website during my time at Artemisa Noticias and the organization of two entire marketing campaigns while at Avant-Garde.

Sitting pretty at the J&J 'Lideres'
event.

I learned so much without attending an overly populated lecture, sitting patiently as a professor demonstrated Adobe programs on a projector, or cracking open a dull textbook. Rather, I got to witness and contribute to all the hard work that went into two campaigns' events of which I also got to attend. I got to meet professional graphic designers, and learned about the blessing and curses of freelance. I collaborated with marketing geniuses (in my opinion) in a new culture under Spanish instruction. I researched like mad and learned an intriguing ideology that realizes a relationship between women and nature that I was more than excited to promote.

I was given two fruitful opportunities and squeezed as much juice from them as I could.

At Avant-Garde with my 'jefes,' Laura and Matías

My portside office (and classroom) for Artemisa Noticias

Hot Stuff

My time in BA is heating up, literally and figuratively. I feel like the whole city is melting right now. It was about 94 degrees today and I think I sweat off all of my water weight. Not to mention you have to avoid the dripping air conditioners on the sidewalks.  

Figuratively-- I was just informed of my work assignments today. I had a lovely date with Carolina (the program director here) and we chatted about my two internships and the difficulties of studying abroad in another country. 

Internship #1: Artemisa- La mujer mediatizada (The Determined Woman)

-I get to design a logo and pamphlet for an extension of this feminist organization. It's the only program of its kind in South America that caters to women, and helps improve the role of women in the workplace and the media. The more specific extension that I'm designing a logo for is all about "ecofeminism." Ecofeminism preaches a connection between women and the environment. Does Carolina read minds?! I don't know where this philosophy has been hiding from me, but I'm glad I found it. I'll update you when I know more details! 

-I'll also help design the website for the ecofeminism extension.

Internship #2: Avant Garde (Avante Garde Advertising Agency) 

-I'll be starting for this agency in March after working with Artemisa for a month. I have absolutely no idea what I'll be doing with them, however I do know their clients... and I just about peed my pants when I found them out. Good thing I had already sweat out all the water in my body walking home. Are you ready for this? Some of their larger clients include...

Quilmes (the Budweiser equivalent in Argentina), Tru TV, Johnson & Johnson, Heineken, Tang, Nestle, CNN, Cartoon Network, Ford and Absolut Vodka

-I'll also be worshipping the ground these advertisers walk on.

As far as studying abroad goes? I hate Spanish. There, I said it. I hate Spanish... for now. Carolina told me about her study abroad program to France and how it was the most challenging, yet rewarding experience of her life. She too hated French for awhile before she finally buckled down, took a few nights to study the language instead of lose brain cells to vino, and turn on the radio to listen to copious amounts of talk radio. She recommended I need to stop fighting the language and embrace it. I guess I can do that, especially if that translates to excelling at my internship with Avante Garde.