Samantha Pabon Major: Art & Art History
GOALS To have a career in the fashion industry or to be a mission photographer for a Christian organization
Extracurricular
Academic
experience
“ LVC is like a family, a big family. If you don’t know someone personally, you know their name. People are there to help you out.”
skills gained/benefits
Studied abroad in Perugia, Italy, at the Umbria Institute
Added context to art history studies and build Italian language skills
With LVC professor and a small group of other students, attended College Art Association conference in NYC
Gained professional perspective, refined networking skills, and made helpful professional contacts
Recipient of the Multicultural Fellowship
Attended series of professional development seminars, gaining leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills
Staff member of LVC student newspaper, La Vie Collegienne
Honed time-management and editorial skills
Valley Ambassador (student tour guide)
Developed marketing, networking, public speaking, and people skills
Resident Assistant in LVC residence hall
Gained experience with leadership, management, and problem solving
FUTURE PLANS Moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, to work as a lifestyle photographer (editorial, wedding, and portrait photography).
FOR FUN Going to MJ’s for open mic nights LVC-sponsored trips to New York, Washington, DC, and Baltimore Campus events sponsored by the LVC programming board