University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC): Eric Vetter, IGT Vice President and USAC Alum to Present on Lasting Impacts of Studying Abroad
Eric Vetter, IGT Vice President and USAC Alum to Present on Lasting Impacts of Studying Abroad
“How Study Abroad Changed My Life”
Presented by:
Eric Vetter, VP of Business Development for IGT
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
Location: University of Nevada, Reno (Room TBD)
Eric Vetter, Vice President of Business Development for IGT, is a native Nevadan (from Winnemucca) and UNR Alum. Before graduating from UNR, Eric was part of the second USAC class, having spent a year living and studying in San Sebastian, Spain. Since receiving his BS in Business Administration in 1985, Eric has earned his Master degree in International Management and lived and worked around the world. His career has taken him from the mid-west to England, France, India, Singapore, China, Japan, and throughout Latin America. Industries in which he has worked are PC, Networking, Appliances, and Gaming. For the past 9 years Eric has made Reno his home with his wife Mayelen and their two children. Come hear why Eric says that studying abroad “changed his life” and the role that it has contributed to his professional success.
San Sebastián is nestled 12 miles from the French border at the foot of the deep green Pyrenees Mountains in the province of Gipuzkoa. It faces a crescent-shaped bay bordered by beaches and a port. An ancient city largely destroyed in the 19th century, most of San Sebastián is quite modern, while the narrow streets of the Old Quarter preserve the flavor of days gone by.
San Sebastián’s spectacular natural setting and its culinary delights have made it a Mecca for tourists looking for a beautiful vacation spot paired with wonderful food. You’ll find more Michelin star restaurants in San Sebastían than in any other city in Spain, but you don’t have to have a three star meal in order to eat well. You can also enjoy the excellent and colorful pintxos (tapas) in many of the bars in the old quarter.
San Sebastián also enjoys a perfect location for traveling to other countries in Europe or for exploring Spain and the Basque Country. The city itself is easy to get around - many USAC students ride bikes or walk to classes. For more information on USAC's program to San Sebastian, visit our website at http://usac.unr.edu.
San Sebastián’s spectacular natural setting and its culinary delights have made it a Mecca for tourists looking for a beautiful vacation spot paired with wonderful food. You’ll find more Michelin star restaurants in San Sebastían than in any other city in Spain, but you don’t have to have a three star meal in order to eat well. You can also enjoy the excellent and colorful pintxos (tapas) in many of the bars in the old quarter.
San Sebastián also enjoys a perfect location for traveling to other countries in Europe or for exploring Spain and the Basque Country. The city itself is easy to get around - many USAC students ride bikes or walk to classes. For more information on USAC's program to San Sebastian, visit our website at http://usac.unr.edu.