Student Introduction by George Elsbury

Introduction

georgeelsbury — 2024-06-20 02:41:01 UTC

My name is George Elsbury and I use he/him/his pronouns. I am from Berkeley, CA, and that's where I live now.

Learning Goals

georgeelsbury — 2024-06-20 02:42:38 UTC

My main goal is to gain a better understanding of finance concepts. I have experience with political economy and the economics of certain regions.

Desired Career

georgeelsbury — 2024-06-20 02:43:31 UTC

I would love to work as an educator in some capacity, maybe in ESL or history. I would also like to work in the tourism industry.

Motivation

georgeelsbury — 2024-06-20 02:44:23 UTC

I would like to finish my degree so I can finish the current chapter in my life and move on to the next one.

Who I am as a learner:

georgeelsbury — 2024-06-20 02:45:19 UTC

Discussion-oriented

Research-focused

Open to new ideas

Curious

Project Experience

georgeelsbury — 2024-06-20 02:46:43 UTC

I have done many large academic projects throughout my years as a student pursuing a BA in Political Science and French at DU. The biggest was drafting a mock budget for the US Government based on a Simulation Government course.

BACP Progress

georgeelsbury — 2024-06-20 02:47:50 UTC

I have 3 quarters, including the current quarter, remaining. Last quarter, I took The Digital Age, Introduction to Communication, and Leadership.

Past work experience

georgeelsbury — 2024-06-20 02:50:19 UTC

I worked as a tour guide for teen travel groups in Europe most summers while I was at DU. I worked in Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Iceland, Greece, the Netherlands, and Belgium.