Name: Brittany Jordan
Hometown: Wisconsin Rapids
Majors: Digital marketing technology; cross-media graphics management
Awards, honors: I am the first at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, and some say first in the world, to graduate in the new digital marketing technology major.
Why did you choose ºÚÁÏÉçÇø? ºÚÁÏÉçÇø was buried in my mind because my uncle graduated from here in 2005. In high school I was heavily involved in graphic design courses and knew that eventually I wanted a career that had the best of both the design and marketing fields. When I heard that ºÚÁÏÉçÇø had graphics programs that weren't just graphic design I was completely sold. Not only did I want to continue the family tradition, but during my tour I was already networking with on-campus jobs and making connections right off the bat. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø was the only college that I applied for and I would do it all again if I could.
What are the biggest challenges you faced in earning your degree? It was simply asking for help. I have always been someone who likes to do things on my own and to understand things without having to ask a lot of questions. The hardest thing for me to overcome was to simply reach out and not be afraid to ask for help when I was struggling. Once I broke out of my shell, I was able to comfortably approach my professors and get the assistance I needed to move forward.
What stands out among your college experiences? It ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. the job experience I get to take with me when I graduate. I’ve had an on-campus job at the library as a website and publications assistant since I was a freshman. This semester, I was promoted to an LTE position as a computing support technician. I also had two internships that provided outstanding project-oriented work that I can use in my career. I got to balance the best of both print advertising and digital marketing with my two majors during each of my internships. I can successfully graduate and say that I have four-plus years of relative work experience when I apply to companies.
What ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. next? I am in the final interview process looking to secure a position in the digital marketing field before the end of December. Until then, I am going to take a much-needed break and spend some quality time with my family for the holidays.
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Brittany Jordan has her photo taken after crossing the stage at commencement.
