This summer, we are highlighting our four interns who decided to seek MORE this summer with us. We are getting to know them through their writing and learning what Seeking MORE means to them.
My name is Julie Smith and I am a rising junior at IUI. I grew up in the uneventful town of Granger, Indiana; which led me to develop numerous hobbies to keep myself busy. Some that stuck are cooking, reading, upcycling clothing, yoga, and trying out different sports. However, most of my time is now spent focused on training as I am a member of the track and cross country teams in college.
My life has always been interconnected with sports, which is what inspired me to pursue a major in Marketing in hopes of a career in sports after graduation, particularly in a marketing analyst role. The sociology of why people react and connect with the things they do is really interesting to me. As someone who loves adventure, I know my career must bring a sense of excitement and curiosity. With that, I believe the role would be anything but monotonous as people and their views are ever-changing. I’m also working towards completing a Spanish minor. This is extremely important to me so I can engage with a diverse range of individuals, both professionally and personally.
While being a student-athlete is pretty time-consuming, I try to be involved in campus life as well. Being a member of the Women in Business, Digital Marketing, and the Kelley Indianapolis Marketing clubs helps me stay connected with people outside of my sport. In fact, I was introduced to MORE through Women in Business.
Seeking MORE this summer has been an inspiring and knowledgeable experience. Working with, and hearing about the lives of my fellow interns and founder, Arianna Cruz, is so empowering and has led me to make changes in my day-to-day life. I move through each day with more intention and belief in myself that I can harness my opportunities and capitalize on them instead of being diffident. It has helped me reinforce the notion that people won’t remember how many times you fall, but instead, how many times you get back up. I’ve fallen a lot so far in my internship with MORE, but I’ve learned so much from getting back up.
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