{"id":925,"date":"2024-04-28T11:07:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T18:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/?p=925"},"modified":"2024-04-28T11:09:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T18:09:35","slug":"from-small-town-roots-to-academic-heights-my-journey-at-wsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/2024\/04\/28\/from-small-town-roots-to-academic-heights-my-journey-at-wsu\/","title":{"rendered":"From Small-Town Roots to Academic Heights: My Journey at WSU"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Growing up in the small town of Carnation, Washington, I knew I wanted the same hometown feeling while at college.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When the time came to choose a university, Washington State University stood out to me as more than just an institution of higher learning. It represented opportunity, a college town, and a chance to pursue my passions in an environment that felt like home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Like most of my family who attended WSU, the university captivated me from the moment I set foot on its grounds. I loved how it was big enough to where I didn\u2019t know everyone, but small enough that I would see people I knew while out and about.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As a freshman, I didn\u2019t know what major I wanted. My dad reminded me how I am good at communicating with people, so I took a \u201cMedia and Society\u201d class and loved how I could relate to everything we learned.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Choosing strategic communication as a major with a degree in public relations and being part of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication felt right. It was the best decision I could have made because of the endless possibilities I was presented with to grow my knowledge in strategic communication.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

WSU provided me with opportunities to get involved and connect with other students who are just as passionate and driven as I am. Whether it was joining Kappa Delta and making new friends, or being part of Crimson Creative, the National Student Advertising Competition, and the Public Relations Student Society of America, I formed lifelong friendships and memories that will always hold a special place in my heart.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From cheering on the Cougars at Martin Stadium to watching \u201cThe Bachelor\u201d with my friends, my time at WSU is filled with unforgettable experiences that shaped me into the person I am today.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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During my time at WSU, I served as a Browse newsletter intern at the Terrell and Holland Libraries, where I gained hands-on experience in journalism and social media. From writing profiles on WSU library staff to making fun, informative TikToks, my role allowed me to perfect skills I will use for my future career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As I prepare to graduate from WSU, I am filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the journey that lies ahead. After I graduate, I will travel around Europe and move across the country to Washington, D.C. I am excited to challenge myself with these big changes, but I know WSU has set me up for success.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Growing up in the small town of Carnation, Washington, I knew I wanted the same hometown feeling while at college. When the time came to choose a university, Washington State University stood out to me as more than just an institution of higher learning. It represented opportunity, a college town, and a chance to pursue […]","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-925","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-browse"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=925"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":928,"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/925\/revisions\/928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/libraries.wsu.edu\/friends\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}