My Experience As An Odyssey Community Ambassador
Start writing a post
Student Life

My Experience As An Odyssey Community Ambassador

Here's to the next set of communities.

11
My Experience As An Odyssey Community Ambassador
http://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files/odyssey_image.jpg

Earlier this summer my Managing Editor reached out to me and invited me to be a Community Ambassador (CA) for Odyssey. As a CA, I would be paired with a Managing Editor (ME) in New York and we would set out to start new Odyssey communities in different areas of the country.

The role of a CA, aside from being an awesome ambassador and representative, is to reach out on different forms of social media and invite people to become part of not just the community we were trying to launch, but also Odyssey as a whole, which is a community in itself. Have you ever seen those people handing out Redbull or other random things on campuses or in a city? That's basically what I'm doing, but from the comfort of my couch.

As soon as I found out what I was doing, I was hella excited. I love talking to people, I love telling people what I do and I love talking about things I'm passionate about. I'm a writing major who started writing for Odyssey on a whim, and fell in love with everything I was doing. There literally isn't a better position for me to hold.

I chose two communities - one in Massachusetts and one in Florida. Because I live Michigan, and when I started doing outreach for these communities I was living in England, I felt really unsure of what I was about to conquer.

While doing this, inviting people to join and putting it on their radar can be tough. Sending friend requests and joining groups on Facebook. Doing outreach on Twitter. Commenting on any relevant Instagram photo. Tumblr. Reddit. Pinterest.

It feels difficult, but then you realize that this is how Odyssey started - just a group of people doing everything in their power to get people to check out this awesome thing - makes it worth every second. But now, Odyssey has grown so much that people are coming to us to request invitations to join. And I'm happy to be involved.

I also was lucky enough to have such stellar people who joined these communities who helped by coming into contact with friends or others at school who might be interested in becoming a Creator. They were such great people that I plan on staying in contact with after I move on to start new communities!

In a little over a month and a half, I was able to get one of my communities launched and the other one almost there. Knowing that I was able to help such amazing groups of people get their work published and have their voices heard is such an empowering thing. Here's to the next set of communities.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

70744
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

132362
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments