为什么是联合山?
我在联合山附近长大. Being from Massillon and going to Perry High School, I participated in the volleyball camps through middle and high school and was eventually recruited to play on Mount Union's team. For someone who only ever saw the athletic side of the University, I was unaware of the vast array of academic opportunities Mount offers. I was blown away on my visit with the volleyball coaches by the campus. Even after I decided to "retire" from volleyball at the end of my senior year of high school, I knew Mount Union was the best option for my academic career. The Presidential Scholarship made my decision to attend a no-brainer.
文字之路
文字总是让我着迷. I love the power they have, and I hope to inspire change through my career in 公共关系. 我爸爸在公关部门工作, so I was aware of its focus on interpersonal communication, 写作, 创造性地解决问题, 和道德. I felt this best suited my strengths and went for it! My 英语 major has fostered a strong 写作 foundation and concern for humanity, while my 西班牙语 major has cultivated a greater cultural awareness that is sure to follow me into the professional field. At the core of these areas is a passion for storytelling, 理解不同的观点, 用这些来做有意义的工作.
Mount Union的影响
Dr. Thiele has certainly shaped my experience at Mount Union. There is a stigma around being an 英语 major since there is no direct route to a career like other fields, but he quickly sold me on completing the program when he explained the professional demand for competent, 解决问题的创造性人才. It was a difficult decision to switch my major. I came to Mount Union pursuing majors in 英语 and 西班牙语 with a minor in AYA education with the hopes of being a high school teacher. After I realized this wasn't the path for me, I felt a little lost. I almost dropped my 英语 major, but after conversations with Dr. 于是我决定再给它一次机会. Eventually, I settled on adding the 公共关系 major and feel I've found my stride since!