STRIDE Student Staff Spotlight: Shannon Ling

3rd year STUDENT

Major: Graphic Communication

Position at STRIDE: Public relations/media team member since fall 2012

Favorite hobby: Painting

Favorite books: Harry Potter series

What is your favorite part of working at STRIDE?

My favorite part has been rebranding Pink and Dude Chefs. It was really neat to be able to create a whole new look for the project. It wasn’t just a new logo — everything was new. I also love the community lunches and potlucks we have at STRIDE.

What have you learned most from working at STRIDE?

I loved learning to work on a team because as a designer, I do a lot of work by myself. I like how collaborative things are at STRIDE.

We missed you during fall quarter — where were you?

I studied in Seville, Spain, for one semester.

What was your favorite part of studying abroad?

It was so cool travelling around Europe and seeing places I’d imagined in my head, but never been able to experience in person.

What did your experience studying abroad teach you about health?

Spaniards walk everywhere, and they’re definitely leaner than Americans. Also, in Spain, the act of eating is very social. It is less about the food and more about the company you’re sharing it with.

What is the best food you ate in Spain?

I loved the jamón. It is cured ham that Spain is very well known for. It’s so good on toast with olive oil and sliced tomatoes.