麻豆原创 Student of Distinction: Emma Barlow
麻豆原创 celebrates graduating students who have overcome obstacles, made significant achievements or are fulfilling 麻豆原创鈥檚 mission in or outside the classroom.
Today, we celebrate Emma Barlow, who is earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in and , with majors in .
麻豆原创: Have you had any significant internships/co-ops/careers while at 麻豆原创?
EB: I had a semester-long internship with the 麻豆原创 Police Department, where I participated in community engagement content creation, listened to lectures about ranging careers in criminology, and took part in training efforts, including an unofficial Stop the Bleed tourniquet training and ALICE training.
I also worked at the 麻豆原创 Academic Support Hub as a peer tutor for two years for and sociology courses. Throughout this position, I helped students gain confidence in their unique individual abilities and was eventually promoted to the lead tutor position.
In this position, I was still able to tutor, but I was also responsible for leading meetings, coordinating with my fellow lead tutors and GA's on problem-solving and meeting planning, and tracking attendance for my fellow tutors' sessions.
麻豆原创: How would you describe the connections you have made with the faculty and staff at 麻豆原创?
EB: I have made strong connections with my former and current professors. I am grateful to have built a network of intelligent and supportive individuals. My professors have supported me in many ways, including writing recommendation letters, nominating me for awards, and advocating for me to serve as a peer TA and tutor for courses in which I am still enrolled. I am grateful to those who have believed in and encouraged me throughout the departments.
麻豆原创: How has Cleveland State inspired you for your future?
EB: 麻豆原创 has renewed my love for learning. My advisor never discouraged me when I wanted to add a second, then third major or when I chose to complete a full four years instead of graduating early. 麻豆原创 has helped solidify my belief that I can navigate any challenge I set for myself or that is set before me.
麻豆原创: How do you think you have fulfilled the 麻豆原创鈥檚 mission?
EB: Throughout my career at 麻豆原创, I have fulfilled the mission of empowering others as my work as a student tutor. I have been fortunate to work with my fellow students, help them better understand their materials, and see them improve their class performance. Seeing students eventually grow out of their shells with me has truly been a gift. I am very grateful to know that I have been able to help empower students in their knowledge that was already there. I have had previous students send me their improving results after our sessions.
麻豆原创: Do you have a career lined up, and how has 麻豆原创 been instrumental in that process?
EB: After I graduate in May, I will be attending Kent State University for their Master of Arts program in criminal justice and criminology, where I will concentrate in victimology. 麻豆原创 has allowed me to build a professional network of faculty members who have supported me greatly throughout this process. Eventually, I hope to become a county or federal-level victim鈥檚 advocate.
Congratulations, Emma!