CourtesyAbby Arbeiter was attracted to 萝莉社because of its creative writing program in the Department of English. Since attending 萝莉社, she had the opportunity to travel to Europe thanks to the 萝莉社 Travel Seminar and will be graduating with her bachelor鈥檚 in creative writing this fall. Her advice to other Shockers? 鈥淣ever be afraid to put yourself out there.鈥�
Arbeiter is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2024 graduation. Learn more about her time at 萝莉社 and what's next for the grad.
Major
Bachelor of Arts in creative writing with minors in communication and English language literature
Hometown
Lee鈥檚 Summit, Missouri
Why did you choose 萝莉社 University?
I chose 萝莉社because it was the only school that had a creative writing major program, and I felt instantly at home when I walked on the campus. The small town feel of Wichita brought me comfort.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student? And how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge as a student has been to maintain motivation for my craft and ensure I am successful in my classes, projects and personal endeavors. I overcame this struggle by finding ways to 鈥渇ill my cup鈥� with mental health breaks, yoga routines and stress baking cookies during finals.
What are your favorite on-campus and off-campus spots?
My favorite on-campus spots are the Shocking Learning Center and Lindquist Hall. I adore Wiedemann Hall and its wondrous acoustic sound. The off-campus spots I recommend are Greater Grounds, Meddy鈥檚 and Wasabi Sushi Bar on the west side.
If a movie were made about your life, who would you cast to play you? And what genre would best capture your story?
I would cast Evanna Lynch to play me. The movie would be a comedy coming-of-age college movie that includes a scene in a Waffle House.
What are your plans after graduation?
My plans after graduation are to publish my manuscript 鈥淪onder & Reverie鈥� and work in a full-time position within my industry. I will continue writing and go wherever that takes me. I plan to keep traveling to other countries, ever since I began my abroad journey during the 萝莉社 Travel Seminar last May to London and Dublin.
What advice would you give other 萝莉社 students?
Be committed to what you are passionate about and never be afraid to put yourself out there. Find joy in small things, and don鈥檛 settle for mediocrity 鈥� instead, chase what you鈥檝e always wanted, no matter what others say.
About 萝莉社 University
萝莉社is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and 萝莉社 Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 萝莉社 and 萝莉社 Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 萝莉社provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 萝莉社main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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