- How do you see yourself as a writer and as a student?
- As a writer, I see myself with a strong and confident voice, but it can be too combative. I think most of what I write either sounds like a research paper or an argumentative one. When writing for entertainment, I feel that my voice lacks charisma and a graceful flow. As a student, I’m confident in my ability to stay engaged in class, but I struggle with organization and prioritizing larger tasks. Usually I do all my work in one go and I believe that contributes to the negative aspect of my writing. I’m very direct and often don’t give myself enough time or energy to make sure the cadence of my writing is appealing. I can’t tell if it’s something that should come naturally to a writer or if its something that can be added later.
- What do you want to accomplish this semester?
- I want to explore new styles and modes of writing. I hope I can develop my writing voice better because I feel that my speaking voice is more advanced in the sense of communicating an idea cohesively. I find that my writing voice lacks strength and direction, which can make my work confusing, messy, and boring because it’s hard to follow, or just not engaging. And I’d also love to expand my vocabulary.
- How has your background, your personal history affected who you are a learner and what you wish to accomplish as a professional?
- I was in the gifted program in elementary, then I went to an accelerated middle school, then a specialized high school. I’m not going to lie, I’ve always loved school, and I love learning, probably because the expectations for my intelligence were super high for my entire childhood. I think it will transfer into my career in a way that I’ll never end up as the old-fashioned grandma of my field. I’ll always be on top of change and innovation, which is really important when it comes to international affairs, because there’s a lot to be done and in my opinion, it’s too slow of a process.
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