For recent graduate Bella Galindo, her time as a lead graphic designer at Jacht Agency was crucial to her professional growth and college experience. At Jacht, she worked with real-world clients, further developed her leadership and technical skills and even attended the Adobe Max Conference in Los Angeles.
What does graduating from Nebraska mean to you?
Graduating from Nebraska means that I will enter the work force more prepared and with a strong support system behind me. I am grateful for the opportunities presented by faculty that have allowed me to work with real world clients, attend conferences that have expanded my personal and professional network, and opened doors to internship experiences. I am thankful for the relationships I have developed the past four years that will continue with me in my professional career as well as my personal life.
As you think about graduating from Nebraska, please share any transformational moments that helped to shape who you are or what you will do going forward:
Jacht has been a crucial part of my professional growth in my collegiate experience. Being a part of the agency allowed me to work with real world clients like Nebraska Department of Transportation and Nebraska Crop Improvement Association. I was able to further develop my leadership and technical skills for a second semester as Lead Graphic Designer. One of my highlights was attending the Adobe Max Conference in Los Angeles. I'm grateful to Jacht for allowing me the opportunity to immerse myself in the future of creative technology.
What were you involved in at CoJMC and UNL?
Jacht, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, UCOMM design intern, CoJMC lab attendant
What are your plans for after graduation?
I will finish out my internship at UCOMM and then begin the job hunt following graduation.
After graduation, what are you most looking forward to?
My celebratory trip to Japan.
Who helped you throughout your time as a Husker that you'd like to thank?
I would like to give a thanks to Kaci Richter. She is an amazing professor. She is extremely hardworking, passionate, and goes out of her way to motivate others. Kaci was one of my first professors in the College of Journalism and eventually turned into my boss when I worked in the lab. I've loved working with her and I am thankful for her support and positivity.
What is the best thing about being a Husker?
Community.
