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Q&A with Judy Brumley ’18 provides career advice for first-year students

Posted on by Robin Hicks

When Judy Brumley graduated last May, her goal of securing a full-time position didn’t seem to take long at all. She was already working as a copywriting intern at Cornett marketing and freelancing for Smiley Pete Publishing and InStyle magazine. In no time, she became a marketing assistant for Smiley Pete. But, as her advice to first-year Pioneers reveals, reaching her destination required a four-year road map. Q: What are some of the essential experiences you had outside the classroom?  A: I did three different internships while at Transy. I worked at Tops magazine and Smiley Pete Publishing in Lexington, and InStyle magazine in New York. Each of these offered invaluable hands-on experience in the workplace. Transy and its English department, specifically, worked to make it possible for me to get credit for two of my internships. Additionally, my adviser went above and beyond to make it possible for me to relocate to NYC for a semester and receive credit for my position at InStyle. Having the opportunity to work for these companies gave me real-world experience that has proved helpful as I’ve interviewed for jobs. I have several different experiences to refer to when discussing my qualifications.  Q: How did Transy’s Center for Academic and Professional Enrichment help you?  I visited the career development office several times as a student, beginning when I was a freshman. I worked with staff to strengthen my resume and discuss possible internship opportunities. I had a mentor through

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What’s your destination? Transy!

Posted on by Transy Pioneer

Transylvania isn’t meant to be read about; it’s meant to be experienced. Destination Transy is the ultimate of all campus visit options, letting you preview Transy’s campus on foot and explore the places you’ll eat, sleep, learn and play in one of the country’s Best Places to Live: Lexington, Kentucky.  During the day, you can expect a wide array of programming to help you learn more about Transy, including: Information about the college admissions process, including college applications Tips to help you be the best candidate for admission and scholarships Academic program information from Transy’s stellar faculty A panel of current students to share with you what it is like to be a Pioneer, including information about student activities and organizations Tours of campus, including residence hall rooms We also invite prospective students to join us for a buffet lunch in our dining hall so that you can eat like a Pioneer. Destination Transy is the perfect event for every stage of the college search process.  Whether a student is exploring their college options or trying to make a final decision about their college home,  we hope you’ll join us for one of these unique visit opportunities! Fall 2018 dates: Saturday, November 10 Winter/Spring 2019 dates: Saturday, February 16 Friday, April 26 Make Transy your destination!  Register online at  https://apply.transy.edu/portal/destinationtransy

Supercharged Education

Posted on by Office of Marketing and Communications

Tim Meko ’06 For a world that’s eager to digest complex stories in a succinct, well-designed image, we have Tim Meko, an award-winning graphic reporter and deputy graphics director at the Washington Post. He uses data, design and code to distill the most complicated information into decipherable and often stunning visuals. Get a glimpse of what he does.  So, how does a Pioneer prepare to shift the paradigm in one of America’s most innovative newsrooms? “More than anything,” Meko explains, “Transy taught me how to learn. That’s a skill I use absolutely every single day, as I switch from mapping the Rohingya crisis in Burma to diagramming how climate change and wildfires can lead to mudslides in California.” Transy…provided me a rock solid foundation in how to solve problems and express myself through writing to physical art to digital code. He describes how the job requires him to become an instant expert, to determine what is most essential and then to communicate it clearly and creatively.  “Without Transy’s liberal arts focus,” Meko explains, “I would not have the depth or breadth of subject expertise or the ability to solve problems with the flexibility and creativity that I have now.”   The Russell, Ky., native had the freedom to design his own major at Transy, blending creative coding and art with communications courses. After graduating with a B.A. in digital imaging and application design (minoring in studio art and computer science), Meko earned a

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