Greetings!
I am happy to be writing to you as this semester’s Admissions Intern. My name is Powell Mansfield and I am a current senior here at Elon. I began working as a University Guide in June after I finished my first year and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed representing this University in my maroon polo since. As I complete my final year on campus, I am thrilled for the opportunity to enhance my role with Admissions this semester. I will be assisting with events and applications as well as giving Information Sessions.
I’m originally from Atlanta, GA, having attended Woodward Academy prior to Elon—Go War Eagles! I was heavily involved in theater throughout high school and was originally a BFA Acting major here on campus, but decided to go down a different route upon starting my first year. I currently have a major in Media Arts & Entertainment and a minor in French. I’m excited to pursue a career in the Entertainment industry upon graduation!
On campus, I’ve worked with New Student Orientation as an Orientation Leader (OL) as well as a member of Head Staff—both were fantastic experiences. Being a leader for new students as well as for OL’s was something I really enjoyed.
I’m also heavily involved with Elon’s first a cappella group, Twisted Measure. I joined the group during the spring of my first year and it truly has shaped my college experience as a whole. I’m so lucky to be able to perform alongside some of the most talented people I know, not to mention my best friends. This past spring, we released our latest album, XV, which commemorates our 15th anniversary. Check out our website www.twistedmeasure.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook to find out when and where we’ll be performing this semester. 🙂
I spent the spring semester of my sophomore year studying abroad in Paris. The Isabella Cannon International Center for Global Education was such a great resource for me when I was planning my semester abroad in addition to being a huge help during my time abroad. I lived with a host family for four months, speaking only French to them and vice versa, in addition to taking classes at the Sorbonne with other university students from North Carolina schools. This past summer, I was in Los Angeles as a part of the Elon in LA Study USA program. I was one of 40 Elon students enrolled in the program, interning in the city as well as taking a class. The experience gave me a great view of how the professional entertainment world functions. In addition to interning, I also began pursuing my career in stand-up comedy. Thanks to two Elon alums, I was able to perform 3 times at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank as well as at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.
If you have any questions about the application process or about my specific Elon experiences, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at mmansfield2@elon.edu. Go Phoenix!