Many in college do what is required, the bare minimum, in order to obtain a degree and enter into the real world in their desired field of study. For one Saint Louis University student this is not the case. Matt Meyers, a sophomore, has a different approach for his time spent at college.
Beginning as a class project, Meyers created The Quiet Series, a look into how introverts hold their own in a extroverted world. Going beyond the requirements of the project, Meyers published his work and is available for purchase for those who wish to have a hard copy. Not stopping here, Meyers decided to continue his series in a new work entitled The Social Series.
The Social Series will highlight the many different forms of extroversion in today’s society. “Continuing on with extroverts seemed a natural progression. I am ecstatic that people are being super supportive in my quest to move forward” said Meyers when asked about the creation of the The Social Series. Currently Meyers is gathering all information necessary for the new publication. Though with fifteen extrovert’s schedules and school work of his own, he is not putting too much of a timeline towards this piece. Here are Meyer’s steps involved in creating his magazine:
- An Idea-Everything always comes back to or centers around this idea.
- Gather Participants-With the works centralized around people possessing a certain attribute, participants are fundamental to the project.
- Collect Content-This step includes taking photos, interviewing and writing.
- Production-Putting everything together in a coherent, logical and rational way is crucial for the feel of the final piece. This step includes designing the layout, selecting photos, inserting of writing samples and creation of the hardcopy.
- Exposure-Getting people interested and excited about the work in order to expand the client base and further the Series.
Meyers already has his sights set on a third publication; he is wasting no time during his college education. While many would be content to wade through their time in college, Meyers believes that one should not wait to start going for one’s dreams. Just take a look a his work and you will see that philosophy shine though.
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