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Global Experience Q&A with Adam Curtis ’19

We sat down with electrical and computer engineering student, Adam Curtis to talk about his study abroad experiences. Check out what he had to say!

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December 5, 2018 By: Guest Blogger

Adam Curtis ’19

Countries visited: Qatar, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Mexico

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Q: What is the main takeaway you got from your trip? Include important skills you developed:

A: Time management, adapting to a new environment, gaining a deeper appreciation for things back home, ability to question the practices that surround me

Q: How do you think this experience will help you get a job after you graduate?

A: Genuine curiosity in why things are done the way they are. Company culture grows similarly to country/region culture.

Q: How do you think this experience will help you become a leader in your field?

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A: Being open-minded enough to challenge myself and accept comments on established methods I follow that I haven’t questioned before.

Q: Did you have a lightbulb moment while you were abroad? If so, please share:

A: I have the mindset and interpersonal skills to work and live abroad.

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Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Class of 2019

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