{"id":6711,"date":"2021-12-14T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/coba\/?p=6711"},"modified":"2021-12-13T14:48:54","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T20:48:54","slug":"internship-spotlight-isabella-maradiaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/coba\/2021\/12\/14\/internship-spotlight-isabella-maradiaga\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship Spotlight: Isabella Maradiaga"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Isabella Maradiaga<\/p><\/div>\n

Have you ever heard the saying \u201cgetting a view from 50,000 feet?\u201d Isabella Maradiaga, senior marketing and graphic design major from Tegucigalpa, Honduras quite literally did just that.\u00a0 Last summer, Isabella completed an internship as a Junior Design Intern with Chicago based independent global brand consultant and creative agency, 50,000feet. As their website describes, 50,000feet \u201cdevelops integrated experiences for the world\u2019s most respected brands.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maradiaga was able to spend part of her internship at the agency in Chicago while also working remotely. She worked alongside disciplinary teams to develop and support client brands as well as assisting designers and creative directors on a daily basis using software like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and MailChimp. Additionally, she contributed in client and agency initiatives through strategic exploration and design assets.<\/p>\n

In this role, Maradiaga was able to see how her double major could be integrated into her future work saying, \u201cPursuing a dual degree in college has been a challenging process. Through this internship, I was able to see how strategic business concepts merge with the creative practice of graphic design. My position as Junior Design Intern was an opportunity to narrow the career path I\u2019m choosing post-graduation. Most importantly, I experienced a work environment that I can only aspire to have in the future. Designers, developers, writers, and all team members collaborate for a shared vision. The people at 50,000feet inspired and motivated me, and I am beyond thankful for the experience they provided.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Some of the greatest lessons that Isabella learned during her internship were centered on creativity in the business world. \u201cCreativity looks di\ufb00erent for everyone. I honestly believe that we have mistakenly identi\ufb01ed creatives as the people who pursue careers in art and design alone. There is creativity in design. There is creativity in strategy. There is creativity in business.\u201d<\/p>\n

Internships often give students experience and insight that they can take into their future careers. Isabella was no exception. \u201cThis internship exposed me to the agency environment that I desire to be in after graduation. I learned more than I could have imagined during the three months of this internship. Now, I can say with con\ufb01dence that I plan to pursue a career in brand consulting\/management.\u201d<\/p>\n

A great internship helps students grow and mature as they are stretched beyond what they have learned in the classroom. Isabella\u2019s experience tested her in new ways. \u201cLearning requires an abundance of humility. The College of Business has done an outstanding job at providing opportunities and courses that prepare students for their careers. However, putting all four years of education into practice is challenging. Starting any kind of job means developing new skills, adapting to an environment, understanding company culture, and many other learning opportunities. Approaching new seasons with humility is vital to our personal and professional growth. Most importantly, it is with this same humility that we should approach others as they begin their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maradiaga has some advice for students as they look for their own internships. \u201cDon\u2019t be limited by the job postings you see online. Just because you don\u2019t see something, it doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not there. I contacted numerous agencies that were not actively hiring for internships and heard back from most of them. Whether they have open positions or not, you are already making yourself available. Do your research, \ufb01nd companies you love, and pursue them intentionally.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Isabella takes a “first day at work” pic<\/p><\/div>\n

Isabella felt well prepared for her internship as she became involved with COBA\u2019s professional development program and did her part to grow and develop herself by becoming involved on campus. \u201cThe professional development opportunities at ACU are endless. This place provides experiences that most people don\u2019t get until they are out of school. Besides the academic excellence that is provided in the College of Business, I\u2019ve bene\ufb01ted from many roles at ACU that have shaped my work ethic. During my time at ACU, I\u2019ve served as Vice-President for the International Students Association, President of the American Marketing Association, Marketing Director for the Student Government Association, Design Director for Ko Jo Kai, President of Wildcat Ventures, and student ambassador for the College of Business Administration. All of these experiences have been crucial to my growth as a Christian professional.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inspired by \u201cthe standard of excellence that we communally pursue\u201d at ACU, Isabella says that the glory belongs to God. \u201cThe Lord truly deserves all the glory for every opportunity, experience, and achievement in life. He\u2019s been gracious at placing me in the right place, at the right time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Current and prospective students can learn more about the professional development program in the College of Business by contacting Steph Brown at stephanie.brown@acu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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