Giana Amaral ’24
Why did you choose Bryant?
Bryant was a stretch for me. I had wanted to go out of state, but my mom brought me on a tour because she had heard about the international business program. I fell in love with it. I don’t let my mom tell me “I told you so” very often, but she does in this case.
I was a little bit worried about staying in state. Am I going to be able to have that independence? But I’ve definitely found it. I’m able to be my own person at Bryant and grow my own identity. I’ve tried different things and been accepted for it. I love what I do and being involved.
How have you made Bryant your own?
I perform with the Bottom Line a cappella group. I was a nationally ranked singer in high school, so it’s been great to continue singing at Bryant. We practice three times a week and did a boot camp in January to get ready for competitions.
I’m also on a women’s issues committee that started this year in student government. I worked with the Office of Residential Life to do a feminine hygiene product drive for a nonprofit called Dignity Matters. I’m very passionate about that.
What’s a highlight of your Bryant experience?
I studied abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France. The beaches and the city were beautiful. I stayed with a host mom, and she was absolutely delightful. I took four classes and had a marketing internship in French, which was a really cool experience. I managed the social media and data analysis for a company that started in the U.S. and moved to France. I loved my boss; she was from Russia, so I got that perspective as well.
How are you preparing for life after Bryant?
I had a marketing internship with RI Novelty my sophomore year. I started their TikTok page, managed their YouTube, and did some data analysis. This summer, I’ll be at Kohl’s as a management trainee. It’s a progressive internship where you work with different departments. I want to get more well-rounded in terms of the different parts of a business, so I’m very excited for that. I feel like Bryant has set me up for success and I’ll be prepared for the real world.
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“I was particularly drawn to Bryant because of the small class sizes and many opportunities to get real-world experience. The small classes have offered me opportunities to really get to know my professors. They know me by name, show genuine interest in my goals, and advocate for my success.”
“I would recommend Bryant to anyone. I had a great experience, and there is a wonderful community at Bryant. Consider taking the MBA program, expanding your knowledge, meeting new people, and putting yourself out there — because it will give you a leg up on your next step in life.”
“I organized lots of fundraisers back home, and when I took my first project management class, I realized everything I’ve been doing to run those is actually a career. It’s something I love and have been doing all along.”