Biography

Paulina, a first generation college graduate, started her college journey early at NW Early College HS in El Paso after moving from Minnesota. She continued her studies and earned her Bachelors in Business Administration in Marketing with honors in 2017. She went on to volunteer for the Peace Corps in Nicaragua and then Peru. Paulina is eager to continue helping students and the global community at NMSU.

 

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Why did you decide to become an Academic Advisor?

I decided to become an Academic Advisor because I know it’s hard to make decisions about your future and I wanted to be the someone for students to have in their corner. During my time volunteering, I saw what an impact it made to offer a little support.

What extra/co-curricular activities did you participate in as an undergraduate?

As an undergrad, I tried to participate in everything I could. I was on the board of Women in Business Association (WBA) and Global Engagement and Exchange Organization (GEEO). I also volunteered for anything environmentally focused at the university and eventually volunteered at the Peace Corps Recruitment Office which led to me to discover my path after graduation. I believe being involved set me up for success during and after my studies because of the exposure I got to people, ideas, and opportunities.