
“If you don’t believe in yourself, believe in others who believe in you.”
Jared Holgado is a communication studies major at UNCW. He is in the final semester of his senior year. He is a recognized extrovert and a ray of sunshine to those that meet him. Anyone in the same room as him report that the atmosphere of the room becomes livelier whenever he enters. His presence can uplift spirits. He believes in the influencing power of memetics and how they influence society and people. He usually prefers to relax in a peaceful environment, but he is always ready to be with other people. During
work, he balances a relentless work ethic with a healthy attention to self-care and the needs of his peers. He is not shy from creativity and unconventional means. In fact, he would prefer a self-determined path rather than a predetermined one that perpetuates unexciting conformity.