Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Jimmy Baracia
Jimmy Baracia (Class of 2025) has a primary major in Creative Writing and an additional major in Professional Writing.
What is your favorite English course and why?
76206: Intro to Creative Writing. It's the reason I'm a Creative Writing major today and made my adjustment to Carnegie Mellon so much easier than it would have been.What advice do you have for students who want to major in English?
Everybody has a different timeline. Do not compare your journey to others. Just try to enjoy every moment of it.What would people be surprised to know about you?
I still don't know how to navigate Pittsburgh Public Transportation!Have you had an internship related to English?
Yes! I interned with The Pittsburgh Penguins as a staff writer.What was something you loved about your internship?
Having the opportunity to see how many facets make up a professional sports team and getting to know the person behind the jersey.