Year: Senior
Majors: Advertising/English
Hometown: Queenz (Please note: this is a personal
hyperbolic spelling and is in no way a reflection of the WC)
Interests: Volunteering, Public Speaking,
Archeology, Reading the Bible and Alaskan Crab Fishing
Extra-Curricular: Habitat for Humanity, CPS Honor
Society, FA Drama Committee
The Writing Heart
A common misconception about the Writing Center is that we are
thought of as simply that, a center for writing. However, after
having the privilege of working for the past two years with
dedicated directors who strive to institute fun and relevant
writing programs to better meet the needs of the St. John’s
community, associating with fellow consultants who continuously
challenge themselves in areas of academics and extracurricular
activities, and speaking with clients who feel more confident about
the writing process after having a face-to-face session, I believe
it’s time for a name change!
As a double major in Advertising and English, my knowledge in
these fields has prepared me for such a task as this and I propose
an identity that can encapsulate the multifaceted mission and vital
importance of such an institute, namely: “The Writing Heart” –
where every stroke counts! You thought I was going to suggest
“where every beat counts” weren’t you? Yet, when I consider the
wealth of experience, valuable training, “real-world” skills, and
shared camaraderie that I’ve participated in while at the Writing
Center, the title seems more than fitting.
Retrospectively, looking back on my academic career, personal
endeavors, and invaluable time at the WC, I know that as I conclude
this chapter of my life and begin penning the words of another, I
do so with a writer’s heart.