Q: What is your major and why did you choose it?
A: English (Professional & Public Writing) and Journalism. I chose to major in both because I love writing as a multi-faceted means of artistic expression and deliberate communication.
Q: What is your favorite thing about your program?
A: My favorite thing about both English and journalism is learning how writing impacts different parts of our lives and our world in various ways.
Q: What is your career goal?
A: My goal is to pursue a career in global journalism, with a focus on human-interest stories and cultural storytelling.
Q: What has been your favorite part of working at The Jule?
A: My favorite part of the museum has been, every semester, getting the first sneak peek and inside scoop into new exhibitions and featured artists.
Q: What experience have you gained at The Jule that you expect to carry into your career?
A: Working at The Jule has made more much more curious about life, people and society. I’ve become a far more critical thinker by analyzing the art in the galleries and having conversations with our guests and and visitors. It’s a crucial skill for a budding journalist.
Q: How has your time working at The Jule informed your coursework or choice of major?
A: At The Jule, I’ve seen firsthand how storytelling and the ability to articulate potentially difficult elements of an art piece to a public audience are essential in helping them form a connection with a piece they may not initially gravitate toward. I hope to incorporate that element of storytelling into journalism by making difficult or complex information accessible to the public, no matter the topic or subject.
Q: What has surprised you the most about working in an academic art museum?
A: Well, specifically with The Jule, I’m always amazed at how many renowned and acclaimed pieces our museum has in its possession. We have a wide range of art that would suit anyone’s palate.
