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| Kelsey at Montmorency Falls during his studies in Québec. |
Kelsey's first bachelor's degree in chemical physics, which he sought at SVSU, was completed in May of 2015, about one year before Kelsey joined the Writing Center team, where he has remained for the last two semesters. Here is what Kelsey had to say about his time at the Writing Center:
"In my short time here at the Writing Center, I have had the
opportunity to be a CWC tutor in both Saginaw and Bay City. Work in both of these communities helped to
inform my work here on campus, as it gave me my first opportunity to serve as a
writing tutor. This opportunity working
in the CWCs not only allowed me to get my feet wet as a tutor, but it also
presented me with the chance to serve as a poetry judge for the inaugural
edition of “Still Life”, a collection of poetry from local Tri-Cities writers
from varying age groups. Philosophically,
what I enjoy about being a writing tutor is the chance to help others become
more confident communicators. I feel
that each writer that comes into the center has a unique voice that deserves to
be expressed and heard. I see my
position as a tutor as a chance to give writers the tools and encouragement
they need to best express this unique voice."
Outside of his work at the writing center, Kelsey enjoys travelling and has been working to solidify plans to continue his education after he graduates in May of this year: "I thoroughly enjoy travelling internationally. I have studied abroad the past two summers in
Québec and France studying French in intensive summer programs. I hope that I can continue my travels to see
more francophone countries in the not too distant future. After graduating this May and concluding my
work at SVSU’s Writing Center, I will start my graduate studies at Eastern
Michigan University this fall, where I will be pursuing my MA in
speech-language pathology. Luckily, I
will also be able to continue working as a writing tutor this fall, as I have
recently accepted a graduate assistantship at the EMU Writing Center."
