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Drew University Alum Landed a Job Through Her Study Abroad Experience

Julia Pietro took part in Drew’s London Semester and turned an internship into a career

November 2024 – Drew University alum Julia Pietro C’22 certainly got the most out of her study abroad experience.

As a senior, the psychology and communications & media studies double major took part in Drew’s long-running London Semester. During the semester abroad, she landed an internship with Richmond & Towers, a public relations, social media, and brand management agency headquartered in the heart of London.

Two years and two promotions later, she’s still there.

“My experience in the London Semester was brilliant,” said Pietro, who came to Drew from Brazil. “My study abroad experience was fundamental in securing the job I have now, and the professional development opportunities that have come from it. All the work and academic experiences I had at Drew led to the day I was hired full-time, and I will forever be grateful for that.”

Pietro is now an account executive with a wide range of clients that include Havana Club rum, Hobgoblin beer, Brooklyn Brewery beer, and Gratnells educational storage and furniture.

“From hosting events to assistant-directing photoshoots, no day is the same for me. Being prepared to face different scenarios and deliver my best work are skills I’ve been privileged enough to acquired throughout my life and fine-tuned during my time at Drew.”

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