Virginia McCrum

Student

“It’s amazing how much help is available here if you’re just willing to ask the right question.”

Virigina McCrum has been at SMC since the summer of 1989 and has nearly figured a way to make it a four-year school. “I’ve actually graduated but I’m taking my last GE’s to transfer to Antioch,” says Virginia. “And after I get my degree, I plan to come back for all the ‘fun’ classes—acting, music, etc.—and if I take them,” she says with a laugh, “I figure it’ll be about another two years.”

Virginia has been a near fixture in the offices of The Corsair during her time at SMC. She handled stints as the news, the features and the opinion editor before finally becoming co-editor-in-chief in her last semester. “Working at The Corsair has inspired me to get into journalism,” says Virginia, who is already senior editor with a local magazine. “And I have to say that Charles Donaldson was the absolute best teacher: I learned everything I know from him including writing, paste-up, layout and design.”

Virginia says that SMC students should really make a concerted effort to utilize all the resources available to them. “I recommend that as soon as a students gets on campus, they should visit all the services, like Financial Aid and Counseling, and really plan ahead. And getting involved in extra-curricular things will get you in touch with teachers, students and deans,” she continues, “who will really make you feel a part of the school.” Virginia has a lot of fond feelings for the campus where she’s worn so many hats. “But I think I’ll treasure, above all, the study abroad program,” she says. “It was an enlightening trip for me which also led me to discover my husband.”

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