Robin Davis G'17

Many schools claim to be international, but I was surprised by how diverse the student population is at AUP. I've connected with students from many different backgrounds who I may not have connected with in a lifetime in the United States. Many of the students here are not just bilingual, but multi-lingual. It's extremely enlightening to meet so many people from different cultures and perspectives. Though I enjoyed the totality of my AUP experience, what I enjoyed the most was the people I met and the connections I made. I didn't expect to meet and become friends with so many dynamic international people. These connections are priceless.

The University’s location in the middle of Paris was one of the main reasons I chose AUP. In addition to being in the best position to learn French, there are many opportunities available in Paris and AUP helps you build a network here to take advantage of them. As an example, while at AUP, I was able to attend sessions at the UNESCO headquarters, as well as the Paris offices of Edelman and Google. In addition, I worked as a freelance journalist and content creator. I wrote for several websites, including my own, 9 to 5 Wanderlust. I also created brand videos for online businesses and offered travel consultation services as well. I completed a communications internship at UNESCO in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Department, where I developed their media kit, created and implemented their social media strategy and wrote their news items. I also worked as a teaching assistant with the video journalism undergraduate course (Peacock Play) and helped undergraduate students develop their story ideas.

Today, I’m a Multimedia Executive Producer at the OECD here in Paris, where I launched and am the executive producer of OECD Podcasts. I also conceive, write, film and produce creative storytelling video content for OECD messages and priorities. AUP has influenced my career aspirations by opening me up to opportunities I would not have previously considered, such as working for an NGO and involving myself in communications for development. I am continuing my work as a journalist and producer, freelancing for various media outlets and lending my expertise to various productions.

I now have access to a fantastic alumni network around the world and am continuously inspired by the work they do.