I joined Odyssey over this past summer becasue Christian Barrington had direct messaged me on Instagram asking me to join. At first, I was hesitant, because I am not much of a writer but I decided to just go for it! Well, I am so glad I did! I became Editor-in-Chief for the SAU community.After a while of working with the team, I had a few come and go, but then we became strong as we opened our community up to more than just SAU students and graduate students but to all of Southern Arkansas. Us southerners have been keepin' it real ever since! The following are five reasons as to why I am so happy I took the jump and leap toward being an Editor-in-Chief for Southern Arkansas:

1. Odyssey is an outlet for all of your problems!

Seriously, though! It is like THERAPY! Having any issues with life? Just write it all out!

2. Being an EIC for a community makes you feel even closer to all of the creators!

I not only get to read everyone's submissions but I also get to know each one of them personally as we work through ideas for articles and also on deadlines. It is really a great opportunity and I love everyone so far.

3. The onboarding process is FUN!

Advertising and marketing are two of my favorite things to do with how social I am. Sometimes I end up saying the above quote to people LOL! We are always needing someone who is willing to submit weekly and is creative and diverse!

4. I am in an amazing EIC GroupMe where I meet new friends and stay in touch with them daily! Another therapy of mine because I can also vent my problems to them!

Like, who needs friends when you are in the EIC GroupMe?! LOL! just kidding! but forreal I have become very close with my Managing Editor and the group of editors I am in...We talk daily!

5. Why don't you join me! Comment and ask me how!

To apply for my community go here: www.theodysseyonline.com/apply and apply as a Content Creator for Southern Arkansas Community! :)