Humans of Reno: A Sorority Student Photojournalist and Ice Cream Scooper

University students increasingly have to balance long work hours, going to class, getting good enough grades to stay in their major of choice or to get scholarships, and important social activities, such as belonging to fraternities, as they carve their future. Emily Hodge is trying to survive but also thrive.

Emily Hodge stands outside her sorority house, Delta Gamma in Reno, Nevada. Photo by Samantha Dondero

Hodge has gotten in the routine of weekly sorority meetings, ad club meetings, 20-hour weekly shifts, on top of being a full-time student. While she struggled in the beginning to manage her time, she now has a better balance on her extra curricular activities. As much as she enjoys being involved, she has still struggled with time management just like any other student.

Hodge represents her letters proudly while she gives a tour of the Delta Gamma house explaining some of the history and her experiences living in the house. Photos by Samantha Dondero.

Audio Story by Samantha Dondero

Hodge strikes a pose with her finished ice cream for a customer, two scoops of cookies and creme and a chocolate chip cookie. Photo by Samantha Dondero.

Hodge works twenty hours a week, including working the cash register. Photos by Samantha Dondero.

Hodge has fun with her Canon camera before she prepares to take pictures for a project for the ad club she’s in. Photo by Samantha Dondero

Emily’s three passions in one photo: a Reynolds School of Journalism tee-shirt shirt, her Canon camera, and her Delta Gamma letters. Photo by Samantha Dondero

Photos, Text and Audio Story by Samantha Dondero