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AJ Calderon Builds Community Through Storytelling
Looking at AJ Calderon’s life, you might not expect that he’d be an English major. A veteran of the Marine Corps, Calderon initially pursued a degree in psychology because he wanted to help future…
Sophia Wood finds her passion in the English program
When Sophia Wood graduated from high school, she had two personal goals in mind – attend a Big 10 University and graduate debt free.
Thanks to Ohio State Mansfield (and her financial…
Breaking Classroom Barriers: Jasmyn Maingi’s OPEEP Experience
During her freshman year at The Ohio State University, English major Jasmyn Maingi stumbled upon a flyer that would change the course of her college experience: an invitation to join the Ohio…
Research and Representation: Blaise Reader’s Commitment to Appalachia
When Blaise Reader began their English degree, they knew they wanted to use their studies in service of their community in Appalachia — that desire hasn’t wavered. Their method, however, has…
Maggie Lardie: Turning Passions into Possibilities
It’s safe to say that Maggie Lardie, an English major with a specialization in literature, film, folklore and popular culture studies and a screenwriting minor, has a deep love of storytelling.…
Kira Kadar Approaches Her English Major from All Sides
For many graduating students, the transition from full-time student to full-time professional can be daunting: transferring classroom skills to a resume and cover letter and persevering through…
Student Spotlight: Natalie Kopp and the art of video storytelling
Natalie Kopp has always had a passion for storytelling and an interest in the various ways stories can be shared. After earning a bachelor's degree in English from St. Olaf College, she worked as…
Student Spotlight: Audrey Smith on the power of a good internship
Like many English majors, Audrey Smith’s academic focus grew out of her love of both reading and writing, in and out of school. As she began her time at…
Student Spotlight: Richa Thakar applies her WRL Concentration skills at the Supreme Court of Ohio
From entering The Ohio State University without a declared major to completing an externship at the Supreme Court of Ohio, third-year English student…