ALENA DUNCAN MOLLY M C KIM

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE CLASS OR ASSIGNMENT, AND WHY?

One of my favorite classes was my Shakespeare Survey class with Dr. Smith. While the class was difficult, reading one play a week and then writing two single spaced papers about each play, the class sparked my love for Shakespeare and made me more interested in language and how to use it within my writing.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR FRESHMAN SELF?

Some advice I would give my freshman self is this: be confident in yourself—mentally, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. You will get through and overpower everything you’re scared of. Keep an open mind and learn everything you can. You’re still learning about yourself, be gentle and caring.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST GRATEFUL FOR FROM YOUR COLLEGE CAREER?

I'm most grateful for the balanced instruction from my English professors. They gave me space to grow and offered guidance when either approach was needed most.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR FRESHMAN SELF?

Advice I would give to my freshman self is learning when to hold on and when to let go. Certain opportunities are only meant to be in your life for a season, and that's more than okay. The journey we find ourselves in is nonlinear.