Jessie Chirico

Hometown/State: Havelock, North Carolina

Incoming EC Scholar Class (year): 2010

Scholarship(s) Awarded: Harold H. Bate Foundation, Inc. EC Scholars Award

Major/Intended Major: English

Why did you choose to attend East Carolina University?

I have always loved the campus at ECU; the sense of pride in the Pirate Nation is infectious! It's also fairly close to home, which has been a great benefit for me.

What has your scholarship enabled you to do?

In only one semester, being an EC Scholar has allowed me to have so many great opportunities already. We have completed service projects, bonded with all the great members of our group, and visited the Golden Living Retirement home once a week. I look forward to more opportunities in the future!

What special undergraduate research opportunities have you experienced at the university?

Being an EC Scholar by itself has been quite an opportunity to be a leader on campus; I feel that we are looked upon as leaders among our peers by other students and faculty.

What unique leadership opportunities have you experienced at the university?

Being an EC Scholar by itself has been quite an opportunity to be a leader on campus; I feel that we are looked upon as leaders among our peers by other students and faculty.

What are your career plans/aspirations?

I plan right now on majoring in English and pursuing a career as a book editor; I hope someday to work at a major publishing house like Scholastic or Harper Collins.

How have you made a positive impact while you have been at East Carolina University?

Having been here only a short time, I feel that I have made a positive impact by going out in the community with my fellow EC Scholars and volunteering; we are not only representing East Carolina University but also helping grow and build the community around us.