Rebeca Brambila is a first generation Mexican-American college student majoring in International Business and minoring in Real Estate and Development at UCSD. Both of her parents are from Mexico, but her great-grandfather was from Italy, where she is studying at the University of Bologna this year. In order to finance her study abroad, she juggled working part-time while being a full-time student. Rebeca writes that “this scholarship has made going abroad not only possible, but my reality. I cannot thank this organization enough for this amazing financial contribution that will allow me to fulfill my dream of going abroad.” Rebeca plans to immerse herself into the Italian culture, make connections with diverse people from different cultures, and take on an internship in Urban Planning. Thus far, she has made a lot of new friends in Italy, many from different countries around Europe, like Lithuania, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Poland. In January she will be moving into an apartment with two roommates, including fellow Borton Scholar Daniela Mendoza!