{"id":9215,"date":"2021-05-18T13:58:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T17:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlham.edu\/?p=9215"},"modified":"2021-05-18T16:04:02","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T20:04:02","slug":"student-produces-playful-ode-to-an-earlham-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlham.edu\/news-events\/student-produces-playful-ode-to-an-earlham-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Now that\u2019s Epic! Student produces playful ode to an Earlham education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Earlham College introduced Epic in 2017, with the intent of helping students align their academic and co-curricular experiences to help them better discern their career goals. Central to the experience is the Epic Advantage, which guarantees a funded internship, research, or scholarship opportunity locally or internationally. Hundreds of students have now benefited from it. One has even gone so far as to sing its praises. Literally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nelson Morlock, a junior global management major from Minnesota, wrote a song that showcases how Earlham combines its renowned classroom experience with transformational co-curricular experiences<\/a>. The special learning opportunities supported by Epic\u2019s five interdisciplinary centers of excellence\u2014off-campus programs, research experiences, community-based projects, and programs that spark innovation on campus\u2014are intertwined into the song\u2019s rhyming verses and catchy chorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The song also features advice on how students can make the most of their education: \u201cCareer discernment is a journey, we\u2019re here to help you, so come to us early!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The song got the attention of faculty and staff at Earlham, and Morlock has now been hired by the College to work on other projects, including producing a series of videos showcasing the work of different offices on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe College knew that I was interested in entrepreneurship\u2014I already have a small video production business\u2014and have been writing and recording music for a while,\u201d said Morlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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