Natalie Civadelic is a senior at Rutgers University-New Brunswick on a 3-year matriculation plan, earning a B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies (specialization in global media) with a minor in creative writing (specialization in nonfiction.)
She is a published freelance journalist with 40+ bylines covering national politics, global affairs, economic trends, modern dating culture, food news, college nightlife, and the arts scene in New Jersey.
Natalie independently designed and facilitated a credited seminar, “Exploring Journalism and Media Studies,” to support first-year students interested in the journalism industry academically, professionally, and personally in their transition to Rutgers. She was honored by the Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy for excellence as a Fall 2024 Peer Instructor.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys traveling to new cities, rewatching the same three shows over and over again, independently-owned bookstores, jazz bars, Peanuts holiday specials, and spending quality time with friends and family.