{"id":17609,"date":"2022-09-29T21:37:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T21:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/comm\/?p=17609"},"modified":"2022-09-29T21:47:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T21:47:17","slug":"alumni-spotlight-dan-sewell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/comm\/blog\/2022\/09\/29\/alumni-spotlight-dan-sewell\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Spotlight: Dan Sewell"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dan Sewell, a first-generation, graduated from Western Carolina University in 2020 with a degree in Communication with a concentration in Broadcasting and a minor in Social Work. He chose Communication as a major because of his ambition to be on the air.<\/span><\/p>\n

After graduating from WCU, Sewell landed his first gig in the radio industry at 105.7 FM WRGC in Sylva.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFirst and foremost, as a first-gen, just graduating from a university was a big deal, and landing my first gig in the radio industry was the feather in my cap,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although Sewell isn\u2019t currently working in the broadcasting industry, he is determined to get back in as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAfter getting back into radio, I plan on promoting my show, The Edge With Dan, and doing all I can to get it on the air and, if possible, well known enough to be syndicated,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, making connections helped Sewell the most in his career, and networking was one of the most important things he learned through the WCU Communication Department.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cNetwork, network, network. Remember, never be afraid to put yourself out there because you never know what may be waiting for you right around the corner,\u201d said Sewell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, Sewell advises students always to take advantage of everything available because those opportunities may never return.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI know you can do anything you put your mind to,\u201d he said .\u201dNever give up on yourself, your potential, and what you can do with your opportunities at WCU.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Students can reach out to Sewell on his <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> .<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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