Name: Alejandro Gastón Blanco Gussoni
Age: 25
High School: Juan XXIII High School
Major: Bachelor's Degree in International Studies
Year of graduation: 2008
Employment history: Supply Chain Analyst at Tenaris
In 2003, Alejandro began pursuing a bachelor’s degree in International Studies at ORT University. In 2005, he worked at the Branáa tannery, where he handled export documentation. He currently works at the multinational company Tenaris, where he records the logistics operations of the firm’s various subsidiaries.
In the summer of 2003, Alejandro received an invitation from ORT University to attend information sessions on the various degree programs. "I attended a session on the Bachelor's Degree in International Studies and decided to enroll a few days later. I liked the program because I thought it had a good mix of courses. With business-related courses such as International Trade, Marketing, Economics, History, Diplomacy, Domestic Politics, and International Politics, among others, the program offers various career opportunities in different fields."
He highlighted the university's teaching methodology.
The rules and deadlines are clear, and you have to follow them. ORT is very strict, and that's a good thing because it helps you get used to the working world, where you have to meet deadlines.
He understands that teamwork is encouraged at the university. "That approach is very positive because you gain experience working in groups, and it fosters bonds among students." He also highlighted the fact of being part of the same group for four years. “It allowed me to build a close-knit group of friends and classmates who still get together to this day.”
He says he’s very happy with the career path he chose. “I plan to continue my studies to specialize in international politics and international relations.” According to Alejandro, the degree program provided him with a broad general education.
"This knowledge has allowed me to relate better to people from different cultures because I have learned the fundamentals of how the globalized world we live in works."
He currently works at the multinational company Tenaris (a firm dedicated to the production and export of steel pipes and other services for the oil, petrochemical, and automotive industries, among others). "At this company, I enter the logistics operations of some of the subsidiaries located in different parts of the world into the computer system. I’m in constant contact with colleagues from different countries.”
Alejandro wants to continue his studies and plans to pursue a master’s degree in International Studies in the United States. Before that, he’d like to write research papers for the university or other organizations and thus begin working in the field he’s most passionate about: international politics.