Why did you choose to attend the University of Mississippi?
What would you tell a high school student about your major? What is most important for them to know if they are interested in pursuing that field of study?
Why is your department a special place?
The English Department is special to me because of the faculty. I have made so many connections with my professors within a short amount of time. Many of the teachers, such as Tom Franklin, Dr. Cogswell, and Dr. Ellis have their doors open for students to pop in and say hello. They are always helpful with schoolwork as well as graduate school questions. The English faculty is truly a hidden gem.
The Writing Department is special to me because there are so many great faculty members as well as opportunities. Many of the writing staff have encouraged me to submit work for competitions and scholarships. The faculty look out for their students and support them in all their endeavors. Lamar Hall is one of my favorite places to be on campus because of my connections in the DWR as well as the wonderful class experiences I have had there!
The English Department is special to me because of the faculty. I have made so many connections with my professors within a short amount of time. Many of the teachers, such as Tom Franklin, Dr. Cogswell, and Dr. Ellis have their doors open for students to pop in and say hello. They are always helpful with schoolwork as well as graduate school questions. The English faculty is truly a hidden gem.
The Writing Department is special to me because there are so many great faculty members as well as opportunities. Many of the writing staff have encouraged me to submit work for competitions and scholarships. The faculty look out for their students and support them in all their endeavors. Lamar Hall is one of my favorite places to be on campus because of my connections in the DWR as well as the wonderful class experiences I have had there!
What professor or class has had the most impact on you?
An English class that had the most impact on me was the creative fiction workshop that I took with Mr. Tom Franklin. I felt so welcome in this class, and for the first time, I was able to give specific attention to my own creative work. I struggle with making time for my personal writing, but this class allowed me to focus on something important to me!
A class that impacted me in the Writing Department was my Writ 101 class with Dr. Huddleston. Dr. Huddleston and I immediately hit it off! I wrote a movie trailer analysis essay in this class that won a writing award from the University. This award proved to me that I had a talent for writing and helped me in deciding to take on my second major in the Writing Department. I loved this class because of Dr. Huddleston’s attention to her students and because of my success with this paper!
An English class that had the most impact on me was the creative fiction workshop that I took with Mr. Tom Franklin. I felt so welcome in this class, and for the first time, I was able to give specific attention to my own creative work. I struggle with making time for my personal writing, but this class allowed me to focus on something important to me!
A class that impacted me in the Writing Department was my Writ 101 class with Dr. Huddleston. Dr. Huddleston and I immediately hit it off! I wrote a movie trailer analysis essay in this class that won a writing award from the University. This award proved to me that I had a talent for writing and helped me in deciding to take on my second major in the Writing Department. I loved this class because of Dr. Huddleston’s attention to her students and because of my success with this paper!
What do you hope to do after graduation? What are your career goals/plans?
What is one thing you wish you knew as an incoming freshman that you’d tell your past self (about the general college experience)?
I wish I knew how beneficial my Professor’s office hours are! This past week I met with four different professors and faculty just to ask questions about graduate school and all of my teachers were happy to answer all of my questions. Getting to know your department’s faculty is so valuable as you go throughout your college years and I wish I would have recognized that importance earlier so that I may have gotten to know more faculty!
I wish I knew how beneficial my Professor’s office hours are! This past week I met with four different professors and faculty just to ask questions about graduate school and all of my teachers were happy to answer all of my questions. Getting to know your department’s faculty is so valuable as you go throughout your college years and I wish I would have recognized that importance earlier so that I may have gotten to know more faculty!