Since leaving the University of Central Arkansas, I’ve started at Columbia University’s Master of Fine Arts program in Writing and Literary Translation. My experiences at UCA, from presenting at the College of Liberal Arts’s annual student conference to my work on the literary magazine sponsored by the creative writing department, helped prepare me for continuing my education at the graduate level. My favorite part of my time at UCA was the mentorship I received from my professors, who always made time to speak with me and help me achieve my goals. I am incredibly grateful for my time there.