School/Division Division of Communication & Creative Media 
Class 2021
Pronouns She/Her/Hers
Home State New Jersey
Study Abroad Dublin, Ireland

Specialization

Creative Writing & Literature

Internship

Study Breaks Magazine, San Antonio, TX (remote) and GenZ Publishing (remote)

What do you like about your program?

I’ve had many incredible experiences in the Professional Writing program. The wide variety of writing classes I’ve taken have allowed me to hone in on what I’d like to do in the future; Publishing in the 21st Century has provided me insight into the many different paths and jobs in publishing. For my Capstone project, I’m curating a food-themed literary magazine. I feel that I can do this because I have that extra understanding of the publishing process and Division of Information Technology & Sciences roles. Through my interactive narrative classes, I’ve created an interactive mystery experience that takes place across multiple media platforms. Not only have these projects provided me with valuable experience, but they also make excellent portfolio pieces.

What’s your favorite Core experience?

For my music class in Dublin, we sang traditional Irish songs and played instruments-my favorite was the tin whistle. We even attended performances in pubs. For the final, my boyfriend and I sang a duet of “Falling Slowly” from the Irish movie Once.

Have you worked on-campus in either a part-time or work-study position? What relevant life skills have you learned?

I work as a staff writer for the CCM News Hub and Weathervane. In this position, I’ve had the chance to interview people and practice active listening and sniffing out a story. With the articles I write for Weathervane, I’ve learned to adhere to tight deadlines. I’ve sharpened my communication skills; in addition to communicating with professors and students I interview, I work closely with the managing editor and editor in chief of Weathervane on revisions and ideas about the direction of the magazine. Now, I’m more comfortable collaborating with others, regardless of hierarchies.

The wide variety of writing classes I've taken have allowed me to hone in on what I'd like to do in the future.
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Erika Skorstad, Class of 2021

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