Erika Vizcarrondo, 18, just finished her first semester of college at UCF. For her second semester, she is transferring to Miami-Dade College, and for her sophomore year, she plans to transfer to UM to study chemical engineering. She took a job selling sunglasses in a department store at Dadeland Mall in order to make money over winter break, and plans to remain after the holiday rush because she likes the work. “I like the atmosphere because it’s really positive,” she explains. “It’s not like you have to sell sell sell. It’s more about giving people a positive and personal experience.” In this photomontage, Erika unpacks and prepares Gucci sunglasses for display four days before Christmas.

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