A gallery shows iliad Co-Editor-in-Chief Luna Reichert, a senior, throughout her years in the ODYSSEY Media Group program. Reichert joined ODYSSEY as a freshman and has held the roles of Photographer, Photography Editor and iliad Co-Editor-in-Chief. Photos from the ODYSSEY archive
Learning through creation
iliad Co-Editor-in-Chief Luna Reichert, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.
When I joined ODYSSEY, I came in with very little knowledge of the program and only knew a few people. I was very intimidated by the leaders that dominated the room, but I knew I wanted to become an important part of the innovative environment.
Throughout my time in ODYSSEY and iliad, I have been able to explore skills that interested me such as photography and social media. I have been able to conquer the fears of younger me, such as public speaking and interviewing important community members. I have had opportunities that have taught me skills, such as professionalism, that I will carry with me throughout the rest of my life. One of the most important assets that have come from my time within ODYSSEY is the people that I have met.
I have been able to conquer the fears of younger me, such as public speaking and interviewing important community members.
The room is always filled with bright-eyed intelligent individuals. What I have learned from my peers and being in a room with talented individuals has been an experience I am very grateful for. Having an environment where you can work with individuals with different perspectives, experiences, and skillsets have been very rewarding. I have also built friendships with people I may not have crossed paths with otherwise. The people and this program have shaped who I am today.
