An English major concentrating in creative writing, with minors in anthropology and conservation biology, Sean is now in his final semester at CSU. Originally from Dillon, Colorado, he has immersed himself in campus life through roles with CSU’s Orientation Office and as a student ambassador for the College of Liberal Arts—experiences that have strengthened his confidence and expanded his professional network. His academic interests have grown from an early love of screenwriting to a passion for higher education and student affairs, which he’ll continue pursuing in graduate school this fall. Below, learn more about Sean and his CSU experience!
Tell us how you got here! Why did you choose CSU?
Going into college I had the hope of going into a career in screenwriting, so pursuing a degree in English was the perfect fit. I ultimately settled on CSU because of the sense of community I felt on campus. I also got my first tattoo after a campus tour, so Fort Collins ended up becoming an especially sentimental place to me.
What do you love about your major?
I love the collaboration and writing practice that comes with being an English major. My writing skills have come such a far way since coming to CSU, and being able to workshop with my peers has been such a huge part of that.
What classes have you enjoyed? Any favorites you’d like to shout-out?
I’m really enjoying the English classes I’m currently taking this semester—Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction (E412A) and Language Learning and Development (E321). I’ve loved workshopping with other students and learning how individuals acquire language has been super interesting.
What kind of opportunities have you been involved in? What did you gain from the experience(s)?
Going to CSU I had the privilege of working with both CSU’s Orientation Office and as a student ambassador for the College of Liberal Arts. Both roles have been so impactful on my college experience, allowing me to build my confidence in the workplace and creating a lot of networking opportunities.
As an English major, what skills have you gained that will help you beyond college?
I believe I’ve gained a lot of skills in writing and communication. I think these will be incredibly helpful to my future endeavors, especially since they are such essential skills to any work environment.
What’s your favorite thing about the CSU English community?
My favorite part of the CSU English community is the events that the department puts on. The Creative Writing Reading Series and MFA readings are always so much fun to go to and a great opportunity to hear amazing works of writing.
If you could go back, what advice would you give yourself as a high school senior deciding on a major or college?
If I could go back, I would tell myself that my career plans will change and that’s okay. I went into college hoping to pursue screenwriting, but with an ever-changing job market, I made the switch into pursuing higher education and student affairs. Although it’s a bit of a switch, I couldn’t be more excited for this change.
Looking ahead to post-grad life, what career path are you interested in pursuing? What excites you about the future?
I’m currently set to start graduate school next fall for a master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs. I’m very excited for this next chapter, and I hope I can help create great experiences for future college students like I’ve had while at CSU.