Jeremy Simpson
Jeremy has a BA in English from Kennesaw State University (2016) and a Production Certificate from the Georgia Film Academy (2017). He is a first-year MA student with a concentration in Literary Studies and has a strong interest in literary and film theory. He hopes to help writers guide themselves via working with the mechanics and flow of papers, as well as with the acquisition of information displayed in the classroom. Assisting students in finding their voice and developing material to apply to graduate programs are major areas of enjoyment for Jeremy. A published poet, he also enjoys creative writing and assisting those who have an imaginative edge but need help with structure. Jeremy enjoys playing music, watching movies, and going on adventures in his free time. He will talk with you for hours about most things film, likes jamming out to all kinds of music, and always enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Learn more about Jeremy!
Where are you from originally?
I was born in Valdosta, GA, but moved up to Kennesaw when I was three. I lived there until 2016, when I moved to Atlanta.
What are you studying and why?
I am studying Deconstruction and queer theory, applied to literature and film. I am fascinated by the things that can be done with these fields of theory and their potential to assist with the development of new theoretical approaches.
What are your goals for after GSU?
I intend to enter a Ph.D. program.
What’s a lesson you’ve learned from tutoring?
The tutors often learn as much from their experiences as the tutees do.
What’s the most memorable thing a student has ever said to you?
I sat down with a student when I was a TA at Kennesaw State and worked through the class materials with them. The light bulb suddenly went off, their eyes got wide, and they loudly proclaimed “I get it now!” Sounds cliché, but I’ll never forget their excitement for understanding the material or the feeling I got in helping them pick the information up.
How has writing influenced your life?
When I have conversations, I’ll think about what they would look like on a Final Draft screenplay document. I think about ideas for books frequently, and I have a list of ideas to work on for academic publication. Without writing I would really be lost in the world.
What advice would you give to someone looking to get where you are now?
Work hard, allow for self-doubt so you and your ideas can become stronger, and don’t give up on what you want to do. Three simple guidelines that are incredibly hard to maintain, but will lead to the right path.