Bachelor of Integrative Studies
Oakland University
Bachelor of Integrative Studies, English minor, August 21, 2012
Bachelor of Integrative Studies, English minor, August 21, 2012
Associate of Business Administration-General Business: 2009
Associate of Arts: 2011
Associate of General Studies: 2011
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, since 2009
Member of The Writing Club, Secretary/Treasurer Officer for two semesters (2010/11)
Dean's List recipient for all five semesters
Focus in Visual Arts, no degree earned
Member of University Scholars Honors society
Member of Catholics on Campus
It has come to the point when I will be closing the door of college and opening a new door to the future.I have not been the traditional four year student to earn a Bachelor degree, instead I have taken five years to do so.At the conclusion of Oakland University’s summer semester, in August 2012, I will have earned a Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree, with an English minor.
It is the English minor that I have focused my passion for creative writing.Through my college years, there have been momentous occasions to celebrate my creative writing achievements, such as being the Secretary/Treasurer of Macomb Community College’s Writing Club for two semesters (2010/2011).And presently being a contributing member to the Sterling Heights Public Library Writer’s Workshop group (MI) for a year and half, who meet every month to share portions of their novel/poem/or play and gather editing and critique help from fellow members.The piece of writing I bring to the public library’s workshop is a young adult historical romance novel about pirates, title undetermined.It is this pirate story that I plan on publishing in the next five years.
Not only have I had success with creative writing projects, but I have been awarded a first place award for a photograph.It was through Catholic Order of Foresters fraternal life insurance group that holds an annual poster and photo contest.In 2011, the theme was “Where do you find God?” and my photo focused on a silhouetted tree against a pink and yellow sunset, with a caption in my own words: “Each hue he paints in a sunset reminds us that after dark, the sun shines again, bringing hope.”A motto I live by, that tomorrow is another day to live and enjoy.
Another non-writing achievement is that this year I will have been with the nonprofit organization Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers for ten years.Through my years of service I have provided countless hours to their elderly clients in the form of light yard work, collating mass mailings, and recently participating in a community vegetable garden of which all the fresh vegetables go towards the clients.Helping Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers has allowed me to give of my time to help the elderly and my surround community.
A statement my mother has stated is “First you’re a student, then a worker.”Now that my time as a student is drawing to a conclusion, I am looking forward to the world of full time employment.I was never one to know where the future would take me, which is why the field of Integrative Studies fit my personality.Integrative Studies tailored subjects that I am interested in and helped me to create a unique major for myself, one that still focused on creative writing.So it is with my future career that I hope will allow me to continue my creative writing passion, while providing a means of living in the working world.
Creative Writing, with focus on my pirate themed story
The Pirates of the Caribbean quartet of movies
Horses and Horseback Riding
Reading the Classics, especially those of Jane Austen
Scrapbooking: family trips and favorite movies
Crafty in Knitting and Crocheting
Groups:
Sterling Heights Public Library Writer's Workshop
St. Anastasia Young Adults
Oakland University Agape