{"id":101302,"date":"2015-04-22T09:50:51","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T13:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=101302"},"modified":"2015-05-04T09:59:36","modified_gmt":"2015-05-04T13:59:36","slug":"julianne-norton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2015\/04\/julianne-norton\/","title":{"rendered":"Julianne Norton"},"content":{"rendered":"

Was there a defining moment during your time at UConn?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

My most defining moment at UConn was the first time I stepped on stage with my improv comedy group. I was quite literally shaking. I never would have guessed at the time that I would eventually overcome my stage fright and go on to perform in Manhattan, take on leadership roles, and make the best friends of my life.<\/p>\n

Describe someone you\u2019ve met here who has already impacted your future.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jill Deans! She is the director of the Office of National Scholarships at UConn and my biggest hero, the most beautiful and down-to-earth lady I have ever met. She mentored me as a Holster Scholar in my freshman year, and has advocated for me ever since. Everything I look forward to next year is because of her support. But I wish I could also list the dozens of other faculty who have reached out to me in so many ways.<\/p>\n

As a UConn IDEA Grant recipient, what project did you pursue?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

My IDEA grant project is tied in with my honors thesis and covers the first chapter of my graphic novel. I also produced a series of paintings and drawings to exhibit in a solo show alongside the novel.<\/p>\n

Where are you headed after graduation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I was fortunate enough to receive a Mitchell Scholarship to pursue an M.A. in writing next year at the National University of Ireland, Galway. I will spend the year working on my graphic novel project based on my post-memory research.<\/p>\n

What will you miss most about UConn?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I will miss the inclusivity of UConn. As an individualized major in international relations, I was able to take classes in any subject I desired, including tons of studio art courses besides the standard history and political science classes. I was always treated warmly and given plenty of personal attention, not just from faculty, but also from the administration. The people here make a huge school feel like a home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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