<p>"Anxious Millennial Mixtape" comprises 11 original essays that delve into the experiences of being a young millennial. The essays explore themes such as navigating the digital age, pop culture, and the influence of social media, reflecting on the unique anxieties inherent in coming of age during the early 2000s. From grappling with social norms to confronting climate change and embracing adulthood, the essays examine how this era has shaped the author's identity, including her evolving understanding of feminism and what it means to age. Through the lens of early 2000s to 2010s pop culture and anecdotes from her hometown and family, the author explores the influences that have shaped her life. These essays illuminate the author's evolving self-understanding while highlighting the power of nostalgia.</p>
History
Publisher
ProQuest
Language
English
Committee co-chairs
Rachel Louise Snyder; Arielle Bernstein
Degree discipline
Creative Writing
Degree grantor
American University. College of Arts and Sciences
Degree level
Masters
Degree name
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, American University, May 2024
Local identifier
Heller_american_0008N_12192
Media type
application/pdf
Pagination
112 pages
Access statement
Electronic thesis is restricted to authorized American University users only, per author's request.