Jordan Sweet
Jordan Sweet is a digital engagement specialist and fashion content creator whose global experiences have shaped his professional journey. A 2024 graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago with a degree in Marketing, specializing in Digital Marketing and Promotions, Jordan studied Fashion Design & Merchandising in Milan, Italy, through IES Abroad in Fall 2022. During his time abroad, he served as a Social Media Correspondent for IES Abroad, sharing his experiences and insights. Currently, Jordan works as a Digital Engagement Specialist at the American Planning Association and serves as a Communications Ambassador for BET. He continues to advocate for diversity in international education, leading presentations like “Passport to Success” at UIC, highlighting the impact of study abroad on students of color.
“Study abroad matters to me in ways that go far beyond the classroom—it was a life-changing experience that shaped my academic, professional, and personal journey. I was first inspired by my cousin who studied abroad in Finland, which opened my eyes at a young age to the possibilities that international education could offer. That early exposure planted the seed that eventually led me to pursue my own study abroad experience in Milan, Italy. While attending the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), I worked at the Study Abroad Office, where I not only helped other students explore global”Jordan Sweet