Jessica Hintz

Newcastle, WA

currently: Job hunting

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Work history

Lincoln Square Cinemas October 2008 to June 2009
Floor Staff

Education

Kobe University October 2007 to August 2008
Study Abroad

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How would you describe your time at Kobe University?

I advanced my Japanese studies a great deal while on this study abroad. For the first quarter I exclusively took Japanese language courses, but I began to feel I could be doing that in America, so for the second quarter I went ahead and took the normal university coursework. The total immersion helped immensely, and while the textbooks were very difficult to read and some of the lectures were above my level at the time, I always made sure to try my best.
The second quarter is also when I finally garnered the courage to join a school club. Not being able to own pets in the dorm meant that I missed having animals around, so I naturally gravitated toward the Equestrian Club. The physical work was tiring and membership required a lot of time dedication (6:30AM until class start three days a week, lunch hour everyday, after school two days a week), but the bonds formed there made it all worthwhile.... read more
University Of Washington September 2005 to March 2009
Economics BA, Japanese Minor

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How would you describe your time at University Of Washington?

It was challenging, but very enjoyable. I started my coursework with the intention of entering the business school, but as I was completing the prerequisites I fell in love with economics and ultimately decided to shift gears. My math background was perhaps a little lacking for the economics coursework, but I never turn down a challenge and ended up studying calculus independently on the side. It wasn't the easiest path, but I enjoyed it thoroughly, and that made graduating from college so much more rewarding in the end.... read more
Bellevue Community College September 2004 to June 2005
Running Start

How would you describe your time at Bellevue Community College?

Running Start is a program wherein high school students can attend college classes for duel credits. Choosing to spend my senior year of high school away from the high school itself was a tough decision, but the siren call of free college coursework was just too good to pass up!

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