Erin Burkett

Email: erb@udel.edu

Current Assignment:
EDUC 391-080
Human Nature and Science of Nature

 

Years as a Writing Fellow: Two

Major: Physics

Minors: Art

Activities: University Singers, Private Voice Study, Co-ed Intramural Soccer Captain, Vice President of SPS (Society of Physics Students)

Awards: General Honors Award, Physics and Astronomy Scholarship (awarded Oct 15, 2003)

I decided to become a Writing Fellow sophomore year after realizing that the statements on the back of the recruitment letter described me well: "I like to talk to people," "I want to build my writing skills," and "I am good at helping other students." I liked the idea of adding a sort of reading/writing/tutoring activity into my schedule, but I didn't realize how rewarding the Writing experience would actually be for both me and the students I have fellowed.

I am a Senior and a Physics major with a minor in Art; I participate in choir and in coed intramural soccer; I am the Vice President of the Society of Physics Students; and I am now in the process of applying to Graduate schools. I'm planning to get a Master's (maybe a Ph.D.) in Geophysics with a focus possibly on Seismology and Tectonics, Marine Geology and Geophysics, or Volcanology . . . such specifics are yet to be decided!

In general, I am a very busy person, which is the way in which I try to use my time most effectively to accomplish my goals and enjoy my college life; but I am always willing to give my time to help fellow students, which is where my role as a Writing Fellow fits in.