{"id":30185,"date":"2023-06-21T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/?p=30185"},"modified":"2026-05-06T17:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:13:53","slug":"going-global-my-journey-of-globetrotting-independence-and-undeniable-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/going-global-my-journey-of-globetrotting-independence-and-undeniable-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Global: My Journey of Globetrotting, Independence, and Undeniable Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there\u2019s one thing we know about Hult students, it\u2019s that they\u2019re doers. And Laura Rodriguez is no exception. We caught up with her to hear about her experiences on moving away from home at the age of 13 and her journey to Hult and how she transformed her love for travel into a thriving travel club on campus. She also shares how she burst out of her comfort zone by applying for a job at Hult. Whether you’re an international student with a passion for business or someone who loves to travel, Laura’s story will inspire and leave you motivated to pursue your own dreams.<\/p>\n

Hey Laura! Tell us about yourself and your journey to Hult<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I\u2019m Spanish and I\u2019ve always had a thirst for travel and a desire to study business. This led me to move to the UK on my own at the age of 13, where I finished high school. I did my Bachelor\u2019s in Business Administration in Madrid. And after some travels and an exchange semester in Orlando, I decided to come to Hult San Francisco to do my Master\u2019s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.<\/p>\n

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International communities are what you seem to be liking wherever you go \u2026 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

I’ve been fortunate enough to meet people from around the world since my boarding school days, and it continued when I went to an international school in Madrid. Some of my closest friends are from those communities, including my best friend from boarding school. Learning about different cultures is so fascinating to me. And it’s made me feel more open and connected to people who have had similar experiences traveling and being part of international communities. It’s just a different kind of connection than with people who haven’t been exposed to other cultures.<\/p>\n

Learning about different cultures is so fascinating to me, and it’s made me feel more open and connected to people<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What made you start the travel club, and can you share a few highlights from the club’s travels? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

I decided to start the travel club because I see new experiences as a way to grow and develop. And of course, I love traveling! The club has 150 members and is open to anyone. There’s no fee to join. Members can join the trips they have an interest in and skip the ones they don’t. The club is for people who want to explore different places without spending too much money.<\/p>\n

There have been many memorable trips. We rented a car and visited Napa. On another weekend, we visited Car<\/span>mel-<\/span>by<\/span>–<\/span>the<\/span>-S<\/span>ea<\/span><\/span>. We also organized a group trip to Yosemite National Park. Our next adventure is to Six Flags. We hope to secure discounted tickets. The planning has been stressful as it’s just the two of us, but we’ve still enjoyed the process. We also wanted to visit Lake Tahoe but had to cancel due to storms. As summer approaches, we hope to organize more trips and expand our group.<\/p>\n

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I see new experiences as a way to grow and develop<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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