Let's face it. There really isn't a time you log onto Facebook and not see an Odyssey article waiting to be shared. Your friends share Odyssey articles, your mom shares Odyssey articles, that random person you met one time at a social gathering shares Odyssey articles, you even share Odyssey articles. Odyssey is everywhere. And no one is mad about it.
But like, what really is Odyssey?
As an editor in chief for Odyssey I get asked this question a lot. I have an answer that coincides with Odyssey official language. And that is what I always start with, "We are one of the fastest growing social properties in the world, that gives people like me and you a voice to be added to the conversation going on in the world," but by this point, I always just pause for a few seconds.
I continue with this: "Odyssey is much more than a fast growing social propriety in the world, that gives millennials a chance have their voice heard in the conversation going on in the world. It's a company that changes you for the better. It's a company that wants to give power to the next generations. It's a company that is going to grow who you are as a creator, as a person, and as a leader. It's a company that wants you to be the best version of you and gives you the chance to do that by giving you a community of individuals that are different from who you are, but have the upmost respect for who you are. It's a company that is willing the learn every day. And you can be part of it, too."
Odyssey has been my best decision I have made while in college. To any and all millennials, I want you to consider come and join us. You can be an athlete. You can be in Greek Life. You can be part of your university's outdoors program. You can be a full-time student with a work-study position. You can be a struggling musician, figuring out what's more important music or school. You can truly be anyone and be part of Odyssey.
I always say to the people I onboard, "I can't give you passion, all I can do is correct your grammar." Come to Odyssey with passion about something, and create content about it. Share who you are and learn from other people in your community. That's what we are all about.
