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I. Samples of Linguistic Proficiency 

Written for Spanish for International Business II in Fall of 2025, this paper analyzes a cross-cultural business conflict within an international trade context. Using a case study of a U.S. company exporting to Spain, it examines how cultural values, leadership styles, and risk perceptions influence strategic decision-making. The analysis proposes intercultural communication and strategic planning as solutions to balancing innovation and stability in global business operations.

This analysis of the film Te doy mis ojos, directed by Icíar Bollaín, completed during my semester abroad in Santiago de Compostela in the spring of 2025, explores the film’s portrayal of domestic violence through cinematic form and storytelling. The paper situates the film within broader discussions of gender, power, and social responsibility in contemporary Spain.

II. Samples of Culture and Literature Proficiency 

This paper, The Daily Reality of Migration and Asylum within the European Union, was written for an EU Studies course in Summer 2024 and demonstrates an in-depth analysis of migration experiences across diverse European contexts. It examines how political structures, social conditions, and public attitudes shape the daily realities of migrants and asylum seekers. The paper highlights cross-cultural awareness and an understanding of how policy and culture intersect within the European Union.

Written for my Survey of Spanish Literature Course, this paper titled  De la Época del Siglo de Oro a las Batallas Contemporáneas: La Violencia Doméstica contra las Mujeres en Europa centers on María de Zayas’s La fuerza de amor. It traces how themes of gender, power, and domestic violence in Golden Age literature continue to resonate in contemporary European contexts, combining close textual analysis with historical and social context. By linking early modern literature to present-day realities, the paper highlights the enduring relevance of Spanish literary traditions.

III. Samples of Business Competency

This project, completed for Management of Information Systems in Fall 2024, analyzes customer churn and its impact on business performance using business analytics models and data visualization. The presentation examines key causes of churn, including customer behavior, demographics, and retention strategies, and explores how predictive and descriptive analytics can help organizations reduce customer loss.

International Econ Project (IN PROGRESS)

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