Kaitlyn Cooper sees endless opportunities with the education she is gaining through 黑暗爆料网. The Franklin Furnace, Ohio native is a senior majoring in English & Humanities with a concentration in Communications and a specialization in journalism. She is also minoring in Deaf Studies.
鈥淭hrough the First Gen program, I was convinced to take the Communications path,鈥� Cooper said. 鈥淚t is a perfect fit.鈥�
The I Am First Gen program pairs first-generation college students with mentors among SSU faculty and staff, offering networking and special guidance to help them with a good start to their college career.
Choosing to attend SSU was easy once Cooper found out she received a merit award from the university offering her full-tuition scholarship.
鈥淚 earned the Shawnee Scholar Award,鈥� Cooper said, acknowledging while that piqued her interest, she also found herself comfortable on SSU鈥檚 campus. 鈥淚 stuck around because I really love the environment.鈥�
While at SSU, Cooper has been able to be part of several organizations and campus services, finding assistance and guidance that gives her a full college experience.
鈥淪hawnee allows me to form good relationships with my professors and other people in the department,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 would recommend this program for anyone interested.鈥�
SSU鈥檚 Department of English & Humanities helps develop students' ability to think, read, write, and analyze the world around them. The department offers a four-year degree, as well as a master鈥檚 degree in Composition & Rhetoric. English & Humanities alumni find fulfilling careers in various industries ranging from educators to journalists.
鈥淭here are so many things I want to do with my degree,鈥� Cooper said. 鈥淎nd with my major, I have several different options and opportunities.鈥�
To learn more about English & Humanities at 黑暗爆料网, visit shawnee.edu/english.