{"id":108,"date":"2023-03-02T13:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T18:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/?p=108"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:30:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:30:08","slug":"staff-spotlight-tejal-bagul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/staff-spotlight-tejal-bagul\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff Spotlight: Tejal Bagul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have attended any International Center events or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clarkinternationalcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow us on Instagram<\/a>, you have probably seen\u2014or even been captured on camera by\u2014the International Center\u2019s Marketing Specialist and current Clark graduate student Tejal Bagul. With a keen eye for capturing the best shots and her deep knowledge of social media marketing, she has been an asset on the team. We sat down with her to talk about what led her to Clark, her time with the International Center, and her goals after she graduates in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/IMG_0668-scaled-1-1024x768.avif\" alt=\"students ice skating\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/IMG_0668-scaled-1-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/IMG_0668-scaled-1-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/IMG_0668-scaled-1-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/IMG_0668-scaled-1-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/IMG_0668-scaled-1-2048x1536.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell us about the path that led you to Clark.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always loved advertising. Kids don\u2019t always know what they want to do, but I always wanted to go into it. After completing my&nbsp;bachelor\u2019s degree in advertising and marketing and working as a reporter for a year, I&nbsp;decided to pursue an advanced degree. The type of degree I&nbsp;was looking for is&nbsp;not available in my&nbsp;home country of India, so I&nbsp;set my&nbsp;sights on the U.S. and started researching different programs. When I&nbsp;came across Clark University, the campus, curriculum, and the career opportunities that would be available to me after graduation were what I expected and was looking for. I arrived at Clark&nbsp;in the Spring of 2022 to pursue a degree in Marketing Analytics. During my studies, I have been the most surprised to learn that I actually like programming!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-43-scaled-1-1024x768.avif\" alt=\"students hiking in woods\" class=\"wp-image-111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-43-scaled-1-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-43-scaled-1-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-43-scaled-1-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-43-scaled-1-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-43-scaled-1-2048x1536.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What has it been like to work at the International Center?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can\u2019t believe how lucky I&nbsp;was to get an on-campus job&nbsp;in my&nbsp;field of study. It is exactly what I wanted. I love every part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you have a favorite project from your time with us so far?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite projects is a <a href=\"https:\/\/clarku.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=330edcc7-b083-4acd-954b-af7f0108238c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video I created for the 3+1+1 program<\/a>. I got to talk to the Deans and interview them on video\u2014it was really cool and gives me total bragging rights!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aside from work and school, what are you passionate about?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love art and I am an artist. In India, I ran a small business selling paintings, sketches, and painted clothing. I also love to sing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-scaled-1-1024x769.avif\" alt=\"girls paddling kayaks\" class=\"wp-image-112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-scaled-1-1024x769.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-scaled-1-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-scaled-1-768x577.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-scaled-1-1536x1154.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-scaled-1-2048x1538.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are your plans for after graduation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After Clark, I would first like to pursue a career in the marketing field. 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