Alexandria Draghi “Allie”, a Sacred Heart University Fashion Minor and the president of the school Fashion club went to study abroad in Rome, Italy to gain a cultural experience of fashion. While there, she also was gaining the understanding of another language, along with a diverse learning experience in another country. Alexandria passed away right before her twenty third birthday on Thursday afternoon while in Bern, Switzerland for a weekend trip. Her friend Amanda Magno, who is another member of the fashion club, also studied abroad on the trip to Rome. She confirmed that her and Alexandria went skydiving together for an adventure when they were off from school. It was said by an expert that Alexandria died of a skydiving accident because
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Her aunt inspired her to one day have a career and be successful in the fashion industry just like she was. Since she was an adolescent, she would use dress up clothes and have her sister and friends try the clothes on. This was her way of practicing to one day be in the fashion industry. Alexandria was recognized every semester from Sophomore year for the accomplishment of being on the Dean’s list and holding a standing GPA of a 3.8. Throughout college, she held the accomplishment of having two internships for two major designers during summer breaks. These companies were Tory Burch and Kate Spade. Due to her high GPA and outstanding dedication and networking skills, she was able to maintain important connections for her future career in the fashion industry. Alexandria was hired a few months before graduation to work for Free People as a fashion merchandiser in NYC …show more content…
The fear of the unknown pushed myself to try new things, whether it was to be adventures or my career opportunities. I enjoyed traveling and seeing the world in order to culture myself and share the wealth of my contagious laugh and bubbly personality. Still on this earth is my family, friends, and loved ones with ever lasting memories of special moments we shared together. I left my legacy of all my accomplishments and adventures to encourage and inspire my family and friends. My final wish for all my loved ones on earth is to smile, laugh, have fun and follow your dreams without allowing fear getting in the way. Live life the way I did, because in a blink of an eye your life could come to an end here on
Her aunt inspired her to one day have a career and be successful in the fashion industry just like she was. Since she was an adolescent, she would use dress up clothes and have her sister and friends try the clothes on. This was her way of practicing to one day be in the fashion industry. Alexandria was recognized every semester from Sophomore year for the accomplishment of being on the Dean’s list and holding a standing GPA of a 3.8. Throughout college, she held the accomplishment of having two internships for two major designers during summer breaks. These companies were Tory Burch and Kate Spade. Due to her high GPA and outstanding dedication and networking skills, she was able to maintain important connections for her future career in the fashion industry. Alexandria was hired a few months before graduation to work for Free People as a fashion merchandiser in NYC …show more content…
The fear of the unknown pushed myself to try new things, whether it was to be adventures or my career opportunities. I enjoyed traveling and seeing the world in order to culture myself and share the wealth of my contagious laugh and bubbly personality. Still on this earth is my family, friends, and loved ones with ever lasting memories of special moments we shared together. I left my legacy of all my accomplishments and adventures to encourage and inspire my family and friends. My final wish for all my loved ones on earth is to smile, laugh, have fun and follow your dreams without allowing fear getting in the way. Live life the way I did, because in a blink of an eye your life could come to an end here on