This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Chatham chapter.
Ciera (pictured far left) with Chatham friends
Ciera Marie Young
Year: 2014
Hometown and What You Love About It: Columbus, OH. I love the Short North (The Art’s District) and Jeni’s Ice Cream.
Double Major: Cultural Studies-African American Studies, International Studies-Africa
Minor: Film and Digital Technology
Favorite Movies: Bridget Jones’s Diary
Favorite TV Shows: Community, Bob’s Burgers, The Mindy Project, Scandal, The New Normal. I’m also into web series and I love the Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and The Choir.
Favorite Books: Stargirl, Kite Runner, House of the Spirits, & Wretched of the Earth. I’m currently reading A People’s History of the United States.
Favorite Foods: FRENCH FRIES!!, Chicken Curry, Pad Thai
Favorite Musicians/Bands: Janelle Monet, A Tribe Called Quest, Solange, Alabama Shakes
What is your favorite spot on campus and why?
What happened to the bird nest? I loved how awkward it was. I miss it!
Childhood Dream Job:
I wanted to be a princess until I found out that I had to marry into it :p
Current Dream Job:
Program Developer of a nonprofit. I want to run for office someday as well.
Why did you choose Chatham?
I thought that Chatham provided a lot of opportunities to its students. Also the environment seemed supportive.
What do you love most about being a Chatham woman?
The campus cat! Also, I enjoyed being able to grow here. Originally, I was not going to attend college. I look back and I’m proud of all of the opportunities that I’ve had.