Grace Bowman '11
Grace Bowman '11
AmeriCorps VISTA
Cincinnati, OH
Major at Wooster: Political Science
Reflecting on my career at the College of Wooster it is clear that my time at the college was instrumental in the development of key personal and professional skills I will build upon for years to come. Requirements for a liberal arts degree helped to hone my writing skills in a variety of fields for diverse audiences. I gained confidence in my own work through the Independent Study process and developed a love of learning. Each of these Wooster-taught skills comes to play in a big way in my post-college life. I currently serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA at a small urban non-profit in Cincinnati where I work as a grant writer and volunteer coordinator for a number of the organization’s outreach programs, including an after school tutoring program for disadvantaged students and a community free store and food pantry. Writing and research come directly into play in grant writing, and I credit my Wooster education with preparing me to learn this challenging new skill with enthusiasm. Working to increase the volunteer power at the organization, I find that I draw upon the indirect lessons I learned as a volunteer tutor in the Wooster community. The diversity of my experiences at the College of Wooster, including classroom, extracurricular and community service, gave me the skills I need to do the work I care about. After I complete my VISTA service, I hope to continue my education by attending law school.