Global Grads Presents

Join us to hear from our International Alumni Ambassador about their life after graduating, navigating the job market, and getting closer to a successful career. In this Podcast, we have Catalina Cuartas, a 2015 Entertainment Business MS graduate from Colombia, content marketing manager in Latin Region for Warner Brothers, Inc Discovery; Daniel Sabogal, a 2018 Game Design MS graduate from Colombia, Works for Lenovo as a Technical Team Lead, Juan Lentino, 2022 Music Production BS graduate from Argentina, founder/co-owner of Panacea Estudio, Aryana Roberts, 2014 Film BS graduate from the Bahamas, founder, and head producer of Artistic Soul Productions Studio, Teffi Hernandez, 2016 Film Production MFA Graduate from Venezuela, founder and audiovisual producer at EM Hernandez Village, Ximena Morazan, 2022 Digitial Arts & Design BS graduate from Guatemala, Media Manager for the Daily Flash Show in Orlando, and Carlos Danna, 2015 Game Design MS Graduate from Argentina, Consultant contractor for Spotify and Senior Frontend Developer at Qvik.

Chavez is from The Bahamas and a graduate of the Music Production BS degree. Hear his story of his musical family, their history with Full Sail, and how he has chosen the unconventional path of an international student. You can find him on LinkedIn and his professional website.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigvezy/

https://www.bigvezy.com/

Listen to these four recent graduates, all now on OPT, tell their stories of how they prepared for not only graduation, but also OPT.  They will give advice on ways to make the transition smooth.  Presenting today is Reginald Gibson-Film MFA, Apuroop Telukutla-Game Design, Keith Higgins-Recording Arts, and Barbara Norambuena-Film.  

Juanito is from Colombia and a 2010 graduate of the Recording Arts Program. Hear his story about going through a challenging start at Full Sail University to becoming a successful artist, music producer, and songwriter. 

Connect with Juanito Cardona:

Instagram: @JuanitoCardona

Email: [email protected]

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx-fuY7LpSU&list=PLSeiHihdLkF_9ibA-U4ZFb7ht4r6kmWYl

Website: http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/juanito_un_creador_de_musica_digital-BCEC_251088

Upa is from India and a 2018 graduate of the Game Development BS degree.  Hear his story about going from not being good at math or computers to becoming a developer of AR and VR games.  

Website: www.upawhat.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/upamanyu-yavalkar-08735143/

Twitter/ Instagram: @upawhat

Jesus Suarez is a 2012 graduate of Full Sail University's Digital Art and Design program.  He is from Venezuela and currently lives and works as 3D artist and animator in Orlando, Florida.  Please enjoy as we discuss his journey to selecting this career, his Full Sail experience and career path.

Nuh Omar is a 2010 international alumni from Full Sail Univeristy's Film Bachelor of Science degree.  Join us as we discuss his creative childhood, education endeavors and career in the film industry.  He also dives into the cultural bias he has witnessed in the industry and how he represents his culture in his work.  

Eddy Lin is a 2012 graduate from the Game Design Master of Science degree. Listen as he discusses his experiences as a student and his professional climb in the world of video games to his current role as APAC Business Development Manager with TWITCH. 

Join us Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM ET in a candid conversation with experienced alumni as they provide insights on the international student experience.

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Join us Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM ET in a candid conversation with experienced alumni as they provide insights on the international student experience.

About Neema

Neema Ejercito is a scriptwriter, creative writing teacher, mentor, and nonfiction writer. She is currently the user engagement lead at the e-learning start-up, Scintillant, in Vancouver where she is listening to customer needs through their stories and expressing company culture through the company’s social media. Her written work has appeared in periodicals in the Philippines. Her 3D edutainment series, AlphaBesties, is showing in YouTube Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. When she’s not writing or teaching, she manages her household with her supportive husband and three children.

Connect with Neema:

LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/neema-ejercito-207b772