I’ve experienced a lot of “lasts” this semester, and there’s only more to come. From my last research meeting a week ago to my last Tortellini Monday in Curtis Dining Hall, there’s no denying that the season is changing. I mean, here I am writing my last ever Her Campus article. I graduate from Denison University today and it’s not just the college I’ll be leaving behind but also this organization.
I started writing for Her Campus during my first ever semester at Denison. I was terrified going to the first meeting, having been unsuccessful in convincing any new friends to join with me. At the time, I was an English major who wanted any writing experience she could get. Though my English degree turned into a History one, I kept up writing for Her Campus. There were a lot of things I liked about the organization: I liked the freedom I had to write what I wanted, I liked being surrounded by other aspiring writers, I even liked the publishing schedule of one article every two weeks. I liked it so much that I decided to stick with it for the long-run.
The Denison Her Campus chapter went through many changes during my four years as a member. Covid had a lot to do with that, as it always does. Going from a bustling team of over twenty writers, our organization experienced a major blow to its membership during my sophomore year. Then it was up to myself and the few other members to pick up the pieces.
Like everything, there were ups and downs during my time with Her Campus. The high of publishing an article for the first time and the low like a failure because we didn’t get any new members in the spring of 2022. It all feels very serendipitous where I am now. I’m leaving behind a team of passionate writers who I know will do many incredible things. Her Campus may have once been my club but it’s theirs now; I can sigh in relief and log out of this website knowing the legacy will live on.
There are so many people that Her Campus brought me, and I’m eternally grateful for that. To Claire and Rachel, thank you for believing in me and making me a Chapter Coordinator. To Sofia, Reilly, and Emily – keep this little club alive! It’s in good hands, I’m sure of that. To our other new members – continue growing as writers, you are all so amazing. And finally, to Her Campus – I love you, bye.
