Curious Cardinals Mentor

Emma C.

SHE_HER • majoring in English • class of 2025

PRO TIP:

When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.

Questions to ask yourself:

Would the student find this person inspiring?
Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?

EDUCATION

2016 - 2020 • New Trier Township High School - Winnetka • Winnetka, Illinois

2020 - 2025 • Middlebury College • Middlebury, Vermont

I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of Creative Writing, Visual Arts / Graphic Design, Film / Theater, and Video / Photography.

Emma C. (IN A NUTSHELL)

After growing up in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Emma attended Middlebury College in Vermont. Emma received a B.A. in Creative Writing in February 2025. During her first two years, she played on the Women's Volleyball team. After leaving the team, Emma became involved in WRMC Middlebury College Radio and Middlebury Discount Comedy, a sketch writing and performance group. She loves to read and write, believing that each book holds valuable lessons to learn from and reflect on. She also loves photography, drawing, collaging, essentially anything hands on & creative.

Emma is super adventurous and loves to travel. She spent her Sophomore summer abroad at Oxford studying Art History. She loved the city and all of the beautiful history, architecture and art it held. She spent her Junior spring studying abroad in Amsterdam. She loved biking around the city and thoroughly enjoyed everything the experience had to offer. She hopes to teach English abroad somewhere at some point in her 20's, and can't wait for her next adventure!

In the distant future, Emma hopes to be a professor and has interest in art, advertising, and psychology. Emma just graduated from Middlebury and is currently freelance copywriting for an ad agency called Neon based in NYC.

She loves loves LOVES curiosity, kids, and that curious spark they bring to life. She can't wait to meet your child and help them explore that spark!

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WHY THIS MATTERS:

Our mentorship sessions happen virtually over Zoom. It’s important to get a sense of how someone’s personality can come through on a video call. The best way to ensure your student is excited about learning is to have someone on the other side that they look forward to talking to.

GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT (SO FAR)

Getting into Middlebury as a Student Athlete will always be something I am very proud of. It took serious hard work, sacrifice, and diligence. I was committed to making this dream happen for myself, and I let nothing stand in the way. I trained outside of mandatory hours, spent days putting together highlight videos, and emailing and calling coaches. When I finally achieved this dream, I felt so proud of myself!

I think in life, it is so valuable to work hard, achieve a goal, and watch the achievement reveal itself.

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