Ximena Garcia
Academic Counselor, Honors College
Bio
Languages: English, Spanish, French
I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. I graduated with a BA in International Relations & Global Studies from the University of Texas at Austin with minors in French, Business, and a certificate in Business Spanish. On campus, I was involved with Central Texas Model United Nations, the UT University Orchestra, and was a student recruiter for the University Office of Admissions. I also studied at the Institut d'études politiques de Paris as a semester exchange student. Upon graduation I moved to Madrid, Spain to complete a Fulbright grant as an English Teaching Assistant.
I have experience working at the city, state, and federal level and look forward to helping students with interest in public service. I interned for San Antonio’s Global Engagement Office and the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. I additionally served as a legislative aide for State Representative Lyle Larson at the Texas Capitol. I also completed a Virtual Student Federal Service Internship with the US Department of State.
In my free time, I am most likely playing my violin, guitar, or piano. As a Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA) alumna, I also enjoy attending YOSA concerts at the Tobin Center.
I look forward to working with UTSA students who have an interest in getting out of their comfort zones and experiencing new things through study abroad and professional internships. Please do not hesitate to contact me or stop by our office.
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