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My Experiences:

I am a recent graduate from the University of Central Florida who is eager to begin a writing career. Writing became my primary focus when I was twelve, and I first began writing novellas. At sixteen, I met a friend who was interested in forum-based role-playing, wherein you write collaboratively with others to create an ongoing narrative in a fictional world with several branching subplots. I found I excelled at creating these fictional worlds, and served as the primary lore writer for our forums. While it was a hobby that was meant to pass the time during high school, we took our duties very seriously and required contributors to give in-depth profiles, which would e revised until they suited our requirements before they were allowed to post. It allowed me to develop editing and proofreading skills, and because many of our content came from non-native English speakers, I was also able to work with ESL students on their grammar.

It was because of these early experiences that I decided to get my degree in creative writing. But while I still loved to write, I found a new love in research. Because of this, and because of my love for Japanese studies, I decided to switch my major to interdisciplinary studies. As a result, I was able to combine my passion for writing and my desire to research new information. Since then, I have focused most of my academic research on Japanese cultural studies subjects. I even write the occasional blog post about Japanese culture.

Because I was an older student, I was considered an independent and had to make my way trough my degree while also working a full-time job. Although it was difficult, this taught me a great deal of discipline. I even did well for most of my college career, despite my hardships. I’ve received two president’s awards and two MVP awards as a result of my hard work. I’m proud of my accomplishments, and look forward to a bright future.

Accomplishments:

MVP: Best Buy, July 2017

MVP: Best Buy, July 2016

President’s Award: University of Central Florida, Spring 2017

President’s Award: Polk State College, Fall 2016

The Florida Review, Internship, Spring 2017

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member, Polk State College 2016

My Studies

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Central Florida

Focus in Modern Languages and Literature and Humanities

Graduated May 2018

A.A. in Liberal Arts from Polk State College

Graduated May 2016

H.S. Diploma from Oak Hall Upper School

Graduated May 2010

Non-Academic Experience

Moderator and owner of Several Forum-Based Role-play sites

Several short Novellas

Runs a blog on Japanese Culture

Japanese Self-Study