At any given time, there are a handful of motivated college students and recent graduates in the D+P internship program. We recently connected with America Sierra for a quick Q&A session. Read on below to learn more about America!
Give us a little bit of background about yourself!
I am from Houston, Texas, and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in communication at the University of Houston. I enjoy watching documentaries, spending time with friends and traveling abroad. I especially enjoy visiting family in Mexico every year during the holiday season.
Describe yourself in three words.
I would describe myself as curious, honest and diligent.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I really wanted to be a pediatrician because I thought I could work great with children.
What’s something few people knew about you, but you wish they did?
I am an ambivert. I like socializing with others but also enjoy my own company.
If you could give a piece of advice to your high school/younger self, what would it be?
Do not try to be like everyone else and only be yourself.
