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Portrait of Taija Cushing

Honor Society® member

Taija Cushing

  • english writing
  • Class of 2026
  • Hastings, Nebraska

Member since August 2026

About

I am an English major and a very dedicated person to writing and literary studies. My educational path consists of obtaining a degree from the Central Community College, after which I transferred to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In addition, I am a member of NSLS – the National Society of Leadership and Success, where I got an opportunity to improve my leadership skills and pay attention to my career goals.
While studying in college, I became aware of the importance of perseverance and flexibility, as well as striving for my goals despite some challenges that may stand in my way. I am pleased with my accomplishments up until now and was able to obtain my degree, encountering various challenges along the way.
In terms of my future career goals, I want to be working in the publishing field as a content editor. I would like to use my passion for language and writing to build a career in helping authors improve their writing and connect with their audience.

Education

  • Central Community College

    associate of arts Associate of Science

    2022 – 2026

Honors and awards

  • deans list

    fall of 2024

  • national society of leadership and success

    induction in 2025

Goals and interests

Career goal

Book editor in a book publishing house.

Graduate school interests

Unsure

Outside the classroom

My hobbies include: painting, reading, puzzles, and kayaking

Experience

  • crew member

    at Taco John's

    May 2026 – Aug 2026

  • sandwich artist

    at Subway

    Aug 2021 – Dec 2021

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent

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