Student Highlight: Jessica Visbal
JESSICA VISBAL
Hometown: Miami, FL
Languages: Spanish, Italian, French, English
Semester: 6th
Favorite Course: Global Justice with Dr. Guiora
Current Internship: US Embassy in Rome, Italy
Jessica earned her Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Latin American studies from Pace University in New York City. During her undergraduate studies, she interned with the United Nations Colombian Consulate, also in New York City, working in translation and interpretation. Jessica joined the MIAGE program because of its breadth, as her ambitious career goals require knowledge of both economics and law. She graduates from the University of Utah this semester and will be spending the summer interning with the American embassy in Rome. Her work will be in the office of political economy and American services, helping to facilitate and improve the relationship between the Italian government and US merchants. Jessica plans to work in intelligence for the FBI or State Department, focusing on European and Latin American Affairs.