Career Readiness
As a student I was a member of Calliope for all four years of undergraduate. So much of what I do in my career, I learned in Calliope - collaborative proofreading, template management, and magazine design, to name a few. My fellow editors taught me how to use Adobe InDesign one weekend in the library as we were putting together the magazine; now I use InDesign daily for work. I currently work for BioProcess International, a magazine devoted to the latest developments in the global biomanufacturing and biotechnology industries. I edit both technical and nontechnical articles from our authors and write summaries for our "Ask the Expert" webseries.
Choosing Mount Union
In the winter of my senior year, I applied to another school but was placed on their waitlist. Crushed, I vented to my cousin, who suggested I look into her school, Mount Union. I toured shortly after, and for the next few months my admissions counselor would call to see how school was going and give me advice on scholarship applications without being overbearing. The amount of care from the Mount Union staff was what drove my decision to attend. The friendships I forged throughout my time here are what made me stay! Around February 2020, the library staff had a lock-in for us student workers to unwind and hang out in one of our favorite places - with nobody else around! We had the run of the place. The staff held a scavenger hunt later in the night. I teamed up with my friend Madi Fraley ('20), and together we won first place.
Future Endeavors
Aside from the work itself (which I love), my fellow editors are great. It's easy to lose yourself in the corporate world and find that your creativity and energy drain over time. That's why great coworkers and great bosses are essential - they revitalize your passion for the work. I want to continue expanding my skillset at BioProcess as I hope to publish a biomanufacturing e-book at the end of the year.