Honor Society® member
Shen Wu Tan
Graduate Housing Assistant at Northwestern University
- Washington State University
- Journalism
- Class of 2016
- Evanston, IL
Member since August 2015
About
I am currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. I intend to specialize in magazine and interactive journalism with a focus on urban issues. Once I complete graduate school, I would like to join the news industry as a reporter, editor, or publishing specialist.
This past May, I graduated magna cum laude from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a concentration in creative writing. I also minored in both professional writing and anthropology and earned a publishing and editing certificate.
Education
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Washington State University
English
2011 – 2015
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Washington State University
Professional Writing
2011 – 2015
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Washington State University
Anthropology
2011 – 2015
Honors and awards
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Northwestern Edi. Scholarship
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Evelyn Y. Davis Scholarship
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Honors Thesis Pass with Distinction
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Jeanne and David McGoldrick Scholarship
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Cougar Academic Award
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Honors College New Student Scholarship
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Junior Writing Portfolio Pass with Distinction
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My career goals include working as a full-time reporter covering breaking news or urban issues for a media production company. I intend to eventually pursue a career as a news or magazine editor.
- Graduate school interests
As a Medill graduate journalism student, I am specializing in magazine and interactive reporting with a focus on social justice related issues.
- Outside the classroom
Swimming, reading, running, and writing
Experience
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Graduate Housing Assistant
Northwestern University
Sep 2015 – Jun 2016
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Guest Columnist
The Summer Evergreen
Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
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Assistant Hall Director
Washington State University
Aug 2014 – May 2015
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Summer Programs Coordinator
WSU Summer Session
Jan 2014 – Aug 2015
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Editorial Assistant
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
Sep 2013 – May 2014
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Poetry Editor
LandEscapes Literary Journal
Sep 2012 – May 2013
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Resident Advisor
WSU Residence Life
Aug 2012 – May 2014
Volunteering
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Swim Coach
Special Olympics Nevada
May 2012 – Jul 2012
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Bike trail volunteer
Moscow Area Mountain Bike Association
Jun 2011
Languages
- Spanish Intermediate
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