As a child I didn’t know that everyone wasn’t as consumed as I was with thoughts of what Aladdin and Jasmine were up to when the movie was over, that their emotional investment ended with the closing credits. Movies and books became what I thought about all the time and this, mixed with my natural inclination to know everything there is to know about the things that interest me, led to my determination to do what I love the most, and am the best at, every day.In college, I wanted to choose a more unique major than is traditional for writers so I decided to take advantage of Penn State's Letters, Arts, and Sciences degree. I was able to create my own interdisciplinary course study that was writing intensive, but also allowed me to integrate analysis of media and culture.For over 7 years, I was a regular contributor and member of the editing team at pop culture website That’s Normal. In addition to my own work, which specializes in film, television, literature, and fan culture, I collaborated with other writers on the site, working every day to explain the latest news in the industry in a way that is both informative and entertaining. I am now a contributor at pop culture website Marvelous Geeks.Going forward in my career I want to continue to expand on my strengths: I have a thorough knowledge of the industry and fandom culture and can express my enthusiasm in a clear and concise way that engages others who have a similar interest and passion.