Through SEED’s 24-hour learning environment, our students are pushed beyond their comfort zones. They learn to navigate sharing a room with a peer, travel the world to gain a global perspective, and intern at local businesses to get work experience.
Anscia Buck (SEED DC ’12) credits SEED for helping her to build a large community of friends and supporters. “Because of SEED, I learned that community isn’t always defined by what you know, but the similarities that make us bond.”
Today, Anscia is a social media marketing associate in San Francisco and a marketing mentor for several organizations. She is a great example of how building networks beyond your backyard can lead to a successful career.
Anscia is also helping to bring The SEED School of Los Angeles to fruition. She is working with the SEED LA team to increase the visibility of the schools’ capital campaign. Read more about Anscia’s journey after graduating from SEED.
What college or university did you attend?
I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in marketing from St. John’s University in Queens, New York.
How was your transition from SEED to college?
My transition from SEED to college was smooth. I lived in a suite-style dorm my freshmen year of college, which was similar to the way I lived in the dorms at SEED. I was so comfortable that I was able to help my roommates adjust to living in a new environment away from home.
My biggest adjustment was getting used to the Big Apple’s melting pot, but I was open-minded and loved every second of it. It was similar to my experience traveling to Greece with SEED’s Experiential Learning & External Opportunities program.
Did you stay connected to SEED while in college?
Yes! I loved making visits to The SEED Foundation during my college breaks, attending the SEED Graduate Institutes to learn more about professional development, and being a SEED Graduate Ambassador.
What are you doing now that you have graduated from college?
Currently, I work as a social media marketing associate in the financial technology sector in San Francisco. Additionally, I serve as the communications director for the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of ColorComm and as a marketing lead and mentor to a few community service organizations in Washington, D.C., and the San Francisco Bay Area.
How did your experience at SEED impact you?
My experience at SEED challenged me to see the world differently. I lived in dormitories with people I’d never met, built lifelong friendships, traveled to Greece (my first big trip outside of the US without family), and tried different foods. All these experiences inspired and encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and try new things.