Born and raised in North Jersey, this Royal knows how to manage her time while accomplishing her goals. You probably have seen her in the library or doing rounds throughout Region 4, so go ahead and read more about my best friend, the marvelous Morgan Smith!
Name: Morgan SmithMajor: Human ResourcesYear: JuniorHometown: Belvidere, NJ
HC: What was the best thing about being a full time HR recruiting intern for Sands Casino this summer?MS: Definitely getting the hands on experience of what I’m going to be doing when I’m older. Having an internship made it clear that I wanted to pursue my career in HR. The people I worked with were like family and I know they will always be there to support me.
HC: Some people mix up what HRs do. So, what exactly do you want to do with an HR degree?MS: Well, an HR deals with people in the company, whether it be implementing new training programs or helping an individual get a job through the recruitment process. I would be dealing with the “people problems” in the work place and finding the best way to solve them.
HC: What was the strangest thing you’ve seen so far being an RA in Condron?MS: While on duty one night, I walked past a lounge where a Jesus statue had a sign on it saying “touch me for good luck!” We truly are a Jesuit institution.
HC: How do you balance your time between your major, Business Leadership Program, and RA life?MS: I pretty much take it day-by-day. With the amount of things that run through my head, I wouldn’t know what to do without my planner. The balance kind of finds itself!
HC: If you can go back to freshman year and change anything, what would you change?MS: I would have spent more time on campus instead of going home so much. That would’ve let me to create better friendships and bonds with people sooner rather than later.
HC: Most memorable Scranton experience?MS: It would have to be when my family came up during my sophomore year for parents’ weekend. It was nice to spend time with my parents here in Scranton and show them around. We went downtown, enjoyed ourselves, and it really made Scranton feel like home having my family here with me.
HC: Favorite movie?MS: Trainwreck or Silverlinings Playbook
HC: Favorite TV show?MS: Prison Break
HC: Favorite food?MS: Mashed Potatoes or tacos
HC: Favorite season?MS: Fall
HC: Any bad habits?MS: Shopping. Keep me away from any and all stores!!