This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Rider chapter.
Meet Brittany Long, one of Her Campus™ Rider’s own staff writers. Here, the busy English major takes time out her busy schedule to talk to us about why she joined the Her Campus™ Rider team and how she manages her time.
Q: What made you want to get involved in Her Campus™ Rider?
A: I was looking for an outlet that would allow me to explore what style of writing I like. Her Campus™ Rider was my way to do this. They provided me with a way to give advice and write about things that bother or trouble me.
Q: You write the How To Deal section every week. Would you consider yourself a person who always gives good advice?
A: I can’t say that I always give 100% great advice because no one is perfect. However, I think that I try to give the best advice I possibly can. My friends say that I give good advice. I’m always there to listen and love giving advice.
Q: Your section of the “Her Campus™ News” continuously gets some of the most reads. What’s your secret?
A: I honestly didn’t know that my section gets some of the most reads. I’m surprised and honored that people would be loyal to my articles. I guess my secret would be to write about things I think trouble and matter to other people. I usually brainstorm about what bothers me or recent events that I really want to talk about.
Q:Is it hard to balance this with your course load and social life?
A: Sometimes it gets hard to balance everything else in my life, but I think of writing these articles as a break from homework. I love giving people advice and this is definitely a great way to do it. Some weeks are harder than others to write but I always make sure I don’t rush my writing and do the best I can.
Q: Do you see yourself with a future that involves writing of any sort?
A: I definitely see my self writing in the future. I love reading and writing! I’m not sure whether I want to go into publishing or teaching but either way I plan to write. I plan to go to graduate school after I receive my undergrad and by the time I finish that I’ll have figured out where I’m going. I prefer to go wherever life takes me.
Q: What’s the most rewarding part of being involved with Her Campus™ Rider?
A: The most rewarding thing is knowing that people are reading my articles. I’ve never had as great of a response as I’ve had after joining Her Campus Rider. They are a great group of people and are an awesome team to work with.
Q: You’re going to be transferring next semester, what are you going to miss about being a staff writer for Her Campus™ Rider?
A: I’m going to miss getting the feedback that I do from both the team and the readers. I love being a part of something that has such a great message. Her Campus Rider gives women in college a way to get advice or learn new things.
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