Mia Marmolejos ’26 – Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Mia Marmolejos ’26, English and minor in superb artwork, at the moment serves because the URI Panhellenic PR Chair, with earlier expertise because the URI Sigma Delta Tau PR Chair. She is obsessed with social media and digital storytelling, with a deal with showcasing the individuals behind the content material. Mia found her curiosity in social media by way of images and her involvement in Greek Life, which led her to handle the URI Sigma Delta Tau, URI Greek Life, and URI Panhellenic Instagram accounts. After her commencement, she plans to change into an English trainer whereas persevering with to discover social and digital media as a inventive outlet. 

Where are you from, and what made you select URI?
I’m from Bridgewater, New Jersey. My mother is an alum of URI, and rising up, she would all the time make our household cease on the Kingston campus throughout journeys again from Boston. Over time, I grew to become so accustomed to visiting that I all the time knew it will be URI for me. 

In your time right here at URI, what are some alternatives and experiences which were essentially the most significant for you?
Joining Greek Life has opened up so many alternatives for me; from assembly a few of my greatest buddies to exploring my ardour for social media on a broader scope.

What social media accounts do you handle, and the way lengthy have you ever been in these positions?
I handle the URI Sigma Delta Tau Instagram, URI Greek Life Instagram, and URI Panhellenic Instagram. I’ve been within the SDT position for a yr and the URI Greek Life/Panhellenic position for a semester.

How do you handle obligations with a number of social media accounts?
My course of entails sitting down initially of the semester to deal with content material and branding targets for every account. It’s vital to me to remain organized, as nicely. I’ve a color-coded Google Calendar, content material calendars, and I plan content material on the first of each month.

How did you get entangled with social media with an English and artwork background?
As an English main with a focus in literature, I actually benefit from the extra journalism-focused work. Social media is one other type of storytelling. My ardour for digital media began in highschool, being the “photography friend” and loved private social media platforms. Out of affection and dedication for my sorority chapter, I took over their social media as a sophomore and junior, showcasing my sisters. I’ve all the time loved digital media as a passion, because it helps private progress, communication, and networking. 

How do you discover inspiration for content material?
My inspiration for content material comes from searching Pinterest and different social media platforms. I attempt to keep away from most of my content material following trending templates and as an alternative deal with the values and data I wish to convey.

What has been your favourite content material that you just’ve produced?
For Greek Life content material, it’s all the time been vital to me to point out the individuals behind the stereotypes. This appears like informational posts that debunk sorority myths, share security suggestions, and discover what Greek Life really is. One of my favourite posts I created for the URI Sigma Delta Tau Instagram was a senior highlight wherein women shared their favourite recollections from the previous 4 years. I purpose for my content material to be much less like a photograph dump and extra about highlighting the emotional background and tales of a photograph, displaying the love of their model picture. 

What are a few of your favourite stuff you’ve realized in your program?
In English, the course research ask you to look inward and uncover your self. It helps you understand potential and study extra concerning the individuals round you thru their work. This is an idea I purpose to combine into my social media work to focus on the emotional connection behind the data. 

In my superb arts minor, it exams the waters in how a lot you’ll be able to create your self, utilizing your thoughts, testing creativity, and capabilities. I exploit these methods to create my content material as nicely.

What are your targets after commencement? Would you wish to proceed in social media? 
I intend to maintain working in social and digital media as a passion, however my major focus after commencement is to change into an English trainer.