Spirits Abroad: Wrap Up

And last, but certainly not least...

Dara Oke will be interning with Microsoft in Seattle.

Jenny Feng will be spending time in China.

Supriya Misra will be spending time in India.

Cara Bessom will be interning at URBN Home Office for Anthropologie in Philadelphia.

Morgan Bruton will be studying abroad in Australia.

Katarina Schirren will be interning with Ernest and Young in Munich.

Aly Kasberg will be studying public relations abroad in Ireland.

Sami Griffel will be interning with Michael Kors in New York City.

Jenna VonHofe will be doing an excavation in Italy.

Have fun, Spirits! Can't wait to hear all your amazing stories! CIWY

Spirits Abroad: Nicole Martinez

Name: Nicole Martinez

Weenie Class: Fall 2011

Major: Psychology

How will you be spending your summer?

I'll be studying abroad in Santender, Spain, to finish my Spanish credits (what better way??). But I will be going about two weeks early to travel around Europe.

What are you hoping to gain from your experience?

Besides the fact that I'm set on coming back fluent in Spanish, I honestly just want to gain insight about myself and about different people and cultures. I want to gain new perspectives and of course a ton of great memories!

What are the three most important things you'll be packing?

Well, my passport because I don't want to get stranded anywhere! But also my GoPro - this little, totally durable video camera - because I want to document this whole trip/experience and make a video of it. Lastly, I probably would say my journal, so I can write down phrases that I learn in various languages, document my favorite places, and just write about everything I see.

What will you miss most about Austin?

Honestly, I'll probably miss the outdoor scenery/trails. I love running on really nice days here in Austin, and I know my favorite routes. But I won't know any over in Europe...but, you know, I'll find some or make them up.

Have fun, Nicole! CIWY

Spirits Abroad: Meghan Kahlig

Name: Meghan Kahlig

Weenie Class: Fall 2012

Major: Public Relations

How will you be spending your summer?

I will be spending the summer in my hometown of San Antonio where I'll be interning at KJ 97 country radio station. I'll be assisting with everything from marketing to event planning and everything in between!

What are you most hoping to gain out of your experience this summer?

I'm honestly so excited to apply my PR knowledge to an actual working environment. Plus KJ 97 was rated the number one country radio station in the nation so I'm definitely looking to learn from all of the professionals that work there.

What are the three most important things you'll be packing?

I'll make sure to have a Sharpie and a camera with me at all times in case I run into any country singers! Also can't forget my cowboy boots.

What will you miss most about Austin?

I'll miss the creative energy and spirit that thrives in Austin. It's such a wonderful environment to design and work in.

Have fun, Meghan! CIWY

Spirits Abroad: Jacqui Bontke

Name: Jacqui Bontke

Weenie Class: Fall 2011

Major: Advertising

So, where will you be going and what will you be doing there?

This summer I will be living in Brooklyn and working in Manhattan at an ad agency called Mcgarrybowen as their art direction intern. Mcgarrybowen does a lot of the advertising for Miracle Whip, Crayola, Reebok, Verizon Wireless, Advil, and Canada Dry to name a few. This was basically my dream situation this summer since I am studying creative advertising at UT in the Texas Creative Sequence.

What are you most hoping to gain out of your experience this summer?

I hope to eventually be in New York City after graduation, but living in Texas all my life, I wanted to be sure I am cut out for it first. My whole family is originally from Brooklyn so I have a feeling it is in my blood.

What are the three most important things you'll be packing?

My idea journal so I can document all the things that inspire me, closed-toed shoes (the city isn't equipped for sandals), and my knowledge of the subway system.

What will you miss most about Austin?

My family. Torchy's Tacos. Wednesdays at Zocalo. Friday nights at Central Market. And Texas Spirits.

Have fun, Jacqui! CIWY

Spirits Abroad: Ashley McAdams

Name: Ashley McAdams

Weenie Class: Fall 2011

Major: Supply Chain Management

So, where will you be going and what will you be doing?

Program through McCombs where we follow a product backwards through its supply chain. It starts here in Austin, TX. Then we visit Midlothian, TX. Then Los Angeles, CA. And then spend a month in Hong Kong visiting factories and taking 6 credit hours, 3 being at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

What are you most hoping to gain from your experience this summer?

Cultural experience and a different view of life and the world.

How will you take Texas Spirits with you?

I definitely plan to pack a LOT of Spirits shirts and spread the spirit all across China, documenting my experiences in my Spirits swag.

Describe yourself in three words.

Blessed beyond belief!

Have fun, Ashley! CIWY