Gregory K. Ramirez was a 2020 graduate from the Department of Journalism鈥檚 master鈥檚 program
Therese Gardner always knew she鈥檇 attend college at CU Boulder.
Gardner鈥檚 mother and older sister were both CU graduates, and after growing up in nearby Centennial, the decision seemed easy鈥撯�揺ven logical.听
The question, then, was what she should study once she arrived.
After exploring Theater, Anthropology and Ethnic Studies as majors during her freshman year, it was Gardner鈥檚 love of TEDTalks鈥撯�揳nd her eventual involvement with TEDxCU鈥撯�搕hat set her on a path toward earning her bachelor鈥檚 degree in communication.听
When Gardner graduated听in May, she听did听so as the Department of Communication鈥檚 William W. White Outstanding Senior.
Fellow CMCI graduate听Gregory K. Ramirez touched base with Gardner about her time as TEDxCU鈥檚 director of programming, her favorite memories from college and what she hopes to do next.
GR: What do you think is the most important thing you听learned about yourself during your time at CU and CMCI?
TG: Over the last three years, I听found a love for writing. I fell in love with Communication because of the emphasis that they put on storytelling and the power of words.
I guess I realized I鈥檓 a dreamer and that I want to make life better for other people.听
GR: What鈥檚 your favorite memory at CU?
TG: One of my best experiences happened after this year鈥檚 TEDxCU auditions. I was sitting in a room with all the speakers, our executive team and our eight teachers. All of the speakers went around the room and shared what they do and why they decided to participate in TEDx.听
As I looked around, I realized how important it is to make connections with people and nourish relationships. That鈥檚 what life is about鈥撯�揻inding people you can connect with to create something beautiful together.听
"Make connections with people and nourish relationships.
GR: Imagine you are sitting in a cafe with your future self 30 years from now. Who is that person? What do they do? And what鈥檚 something you love today that you hope to carry with you into the future?
TG: I鈥檓 storytelling for a living, connected with my family and traveling. I鈥檓 focused and have pursued my dreams. Future me is constantly finding new passions and stepping out of my comfort zone. I hope I keep reading, keep writing and keep living. I know that as long as I continue to write, I'll find my way鈥撯�搄ust as I did throughout the last four years.