Her Campus was created by three women with the goal “to create an online magazine dedicated to and focused on empowering college women,” according to the Her Campus 2021-2022 Handbook.
The Her Campus website contains thousands of articles written by college students from all over the world on various topics, including culture, style, career and more.
At the Winthrop Her Campus chapter, members of the club are required to write an article on a subject that is appealing to them. On Wednesday nights, members of Her Campus meet in Owens Hall to discuss upcoming events along with ideas for upcoming articles.
Members have the freedom to write about almost anything they want. Once they pitch their article idea and it is approved, the members have the opportunity to publish their thoughts and opinions on topics they enjoy.
For the 2021-2022 academic year, Her Campus as Winthrop had 11 returning members and 23 new members.
“Her Campus is a great environment, especially [for] people that identify as women,” Emma Oresic, a sophomore elementary education major, said. “It is a fun experience where you get to know your peers, learn about the many different viewpoints that others have, and get to express yourself through writing.”
Abigail Helm, the current President of the Winthrop’s chapter of Her Campus, started at the organization in the role of Social Media Director in May 2020 during its relaunch.
“When Loren Allison, our previous president, approached me to rebrand our organization and hop on as social media director, I didn’t hesitate to say yes,” Helm said.
As president Helm is responsible for keeping track of national requirements, ensuring expectations are being met and working towards exceeding expectations. Additionally, Helm edits articles bi-weekly, leads weekly meetings and manages a team of 30 writers.
“I would recommend students to join Her Campus if they are looking for an outlet to express themselves and connect more to campus,” Helm said. “College can be isolating, and as an introvert, I understand that finding that outlet is not easy. Joining Her Campus can ease those feelings of disconnection and can help you find your community at Winthrop.”
While joining Her Campus offers students a way to find community and make new friends, it is also an opportunity for students to strengthen their writing skills and build their resume.
“Her Campus, while being a great way to branch out, also looks amazing on a resume. On top of all the technical skills that members gain, I think my experience with Her Campus will show employers that I have a drive to make an impact outside of my academic life,” Helm said.
Each week, Her Campus uses their Instagram to feature newly published articles while encouraging the Winthrop community to view the work of some of their peers.
“Her Campus is a wonderful stress reliever. But above all, it is a great way to connect, grow as a writer, and make many new friendships,” Chloe Pearson, a Her Campus writer said.
