Emily Kalberer
Staff Writer
While some seniors in college are preparing to land their next opportunity, Maycen Gale is already taking off towards the sky.
Gale is majoring in communication with a concentration in public advocacy. She is also a captain on the ESU cheer team.
Serving as the captain of the cheerleading team allows Gale to take on responsibilities beyond just those of a regular athlete.
“Being a cheerleader has helped me develop teamwork, leadership, communication and time management skills that I can use in my future career,” said Gale.
When she’s not on the sidelines cheering on her fellow Warriors, Gale spends her time working towards her own future goals at her internship.
“My internship is with a private jet charter company. Interning here helps me learn how to prioritize individual relationships with each of our clients as we get them charter jets to wherever they need to go,” said Gale.
Gale’s background in the communication major helps to provide her with the skills necessary for her future career. Communication and understanding clients’ needs is crucial for building relationships, especially in business aviation.
After graduation in the Spring, Gale’s goal is to work full time at her internship, continuing her career in business aviation and even getting her very own pilot’s license.
“I want to get my pilot’s license mostly because I am very inspired by both my dad and my brother, who are pilots. Also, I’ve just always been fascinated by planes and jets,” Gale said.
With the inspiration from her brother and father, Gale hopes to turn her lifelong fascination into a tangible career, and every day, she keeps getting closer to that goal.
When it comes to her emotions about graduation, Gale admits to feeling ambivalent about closing this chapter of her life.
“I have mixed feelings about graduating. I am excited to start a new chapter of my life and to see what the future holds for me, but I am definitely going to miss my time in college and all of the memories I have made,” said Gale.
While she doesn’t intend on attending graduate school immediately after graduation, Gale admits that the door is always open for the continuation of her education if it benefits her career in the future.
Between her busy school schedule, racking up hours at her internship and perfecting drills at her cheer practices and games, Gale likes to remain connected to her community.
“I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. All of my experiences in college have helped me learn how to build lasting relationships and also helped me to become more independent,” Gale said.
When looking back at her own freshman year, there are a few pieces of advice Gale wishes she could tell herself back then.
“Enjoy every moment, get involved, step outside of your comfort zone and take full advantage of every opportunity you can,” she said.
Whether it’s through joining new organizations, meeting new people or tackling unfamiliar opportunities, Gale emphasized how important it is to step out of the comfort zone.
Gale is set to graduate in Spring of 2027 with a Bachelors of Arts in communication.