As I’m sure you’ve gathered, my name is Eloise (Ellie to many) Porter. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hobart and William Smith Colleges last May with a B.A. in English and a Minor in Media and Society.
My college experience truly shaped who I am today. Since imposter syndrome is very much real, I believe it’s important to remark upon your accomplishments. So here I am remarking…
I made the dean’s list every single semester in college. I was a civic engagement scholar and completed at least 20 hours of community service every semester. I was a Teaching Assistant for an introductory Media and Society class. And finally, my senior year I won two awards, the Grant Holly Interdisciplinary Media Prize and The Kathryn D. Cook Comparative Literature Prize.
I’m proud of my academic achievements, but college truly shaped my love for storytelling. From Shakespeare to Screenplays to Cosmopolitan, I love stories. I love stories so much that I want to share stories, about myself, about others, about my favorite restaurants, or my favorite cities. I’m unsure of where life will take me, but what I know for sure is that I will have many tales to tell along the way.