English Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances

Gettysburg offered Franchetti an opportunity to study across multiple academic disciplines and explore a wealth of career-building experiences. A double major in history and English with a concentration in writing, she served as editor-in-chief of both The Getttysburgian and Her Campus and as nonfiction genre head of The Mercury. During her senior year, she was the lead communications intern for the Office of Communications and Marketing and also worked as a user service assistant in Musselman Library. A global leader for the Center for Global Education (CGE), she studied abroad in England during her junior year. “Through the academic curriculum and my extracurricular activities, I have learned the importance of storytelling and how to effectively communicate those stories with an audience,” Franchetti said. “These lessons and experiences that I have gained at Gettysburg have made me a more driven and focused student and person.” Following graduation, Franchetti plans to move to Washington, D.C., to pursue a career in government communications.

 “I learned how to be more open-minded and honest with myself about who I am and who I want to be,” said Roshon, a history and English double major and Civil War era studies minor. “Not only have I developed my skills in research, writing, and critical-thinking, but I have also learned how to be a better person, both for myself and others. These are skills that every human needs to function in the real world and their careers, including my own.” Roshon was a member of the Bullets Marching Band and symphony band, served as a tutor at El Centro, and studied abroad in England. The summer before her junior year, Roshon completed the Diane Werley Smith ’73 Internship in Gettysburg College’s Special Collections, which alongside the continuous support of Prof. Ian Isherwood. helped cement her career goal of becoming an archivist after getting a master’s degree in library and information science.

 “I first discovered Gettysburg during my recruiting journey,” said Kurtt. “I did research on Gettysburg's successful women's golf program and I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. Other than sports, I chose to attend Gettysburg because of the support I knew I would have not only during my four years here, but for the rest of my life. The faculty, coaches, and alumni network I met gave me the assurance I needed to make my decision.” Kurtt, who helped the women’s golf team win the Centennial Conference championship this spring, was the director of new member education of Alpha Omicron Pi, co-president of Student-Athlete Impact Leaders (SAIL), and participated in the Snell-Shillingford Leadership Symposium. After graduation, the English major and business minor will work in donor research and prospect tracking as the foundation coordinator at the United States Golf Association.

 “I am most proud of the picnic that I planned at the Painted Turtle Farm in collaboration with OSAGL, Farm House, GECO, and Listeners and Performers,” said Fee. “It made me so happy and fulfilled to see so many people come together to enjoy the farm and the work of our peers.” Fee developed an individualized major called “The Philosophy of Poverty” to go along with a second major in English. She was a member of several campus organizations focused on sustainability and preservation, including Students for Indigenous Awareness/Gettysburg Acknowledging Local Earth and the President’s Climate Change and Sustainability Council. Fee, who studied abroad in Tunisia, will complete a service fellowship before pursuing a graduate degree in philosophy.

“My First-Year Seminar was a pivotal moment for me in my experience at Gettysburg,” said D’Amica, who studied English with a writing concentration and minored in business. “The course solidified my interest in English literature and built so many research and writing skills that I rely on inside and outside of the classroom today. I also learned how important it is to get to know your professors and how incredibly helpful they are in your time at Gettysburg. I realized all that Gettysburg could offer academically and the support faculty can provide. This was the class that taught me to be a successful college student and made me so excited for learning and my future at Gettysburg.”

“Throughout the past four years, I have picked up tangible writing, communication, and contextualization skills both inside and outside the classroom that I can only attribute to the liberal arts and sciences experience,” said Doscher, who studied theatre arts and English with a writing concentration. “I have faced tough problems and challenging questions that required me to interrogate the current political and social landscape. I have had engaging conversations that have changed my outlook and viewpoints—conversations on subjects that I never would have considered had it not been for my Gettysburg education with our incredible professors and driven students. The liberal arts and sciences education has forced me to analyze the world around me and become a better citizen—one that is well-informed, articulate, confident, and ready for what’s next.” After graduation, Doscher plans to begin working in an editorial capacity with a medical education company.