As a new Vivero Digital Scholarship Fellow at Grinnell, I was excited and eager to embark on this unique opportunity. However, I soon realized that this role came with an interesting twist – the expectation to learn how to do my job, quite literally, on the fly instead of learning everything in the retreat!
Prior to applying for Vivero, I had no prior exposure to the field of digital humanities. As I explored the intricacies of the role, I started to grasp the concept of its infinite nature, and I became increasingly aware of the ever-evolving landscape within the realm of digital scholarship and technology. By learning on the fly, I am better able to embrace the unknown and adapt quickly, which is incredibly valuable in my humble opinion. Moreover, taking the DST-295 course to learn what the specifics of the course requires from me, along with my fellow new Vivero Scholars has definitely helped me to get in better talking terms with them as we all share something common to start a conversation!
I feel that exploring the field of Digital Humanities as a Vivero Scholar is a journey that I’m excited to continue, and look forward to sharing my experiences and insights as I navigate the ever-evolving world of digital scholarship.