PAT PASONG

Welcome to my digital portfolio.

Here you will find a collection of work I've completed throughout my college journey. Together, these projects showcase my strengths in writing, research, and digital communication.

Here you will find a collection of solo and group projects. Most include writing as part of the process.

Manchester Community College

Fall 2022

ENGL 220 College Composition II

For my final paper on arts education, I included a visual component by designing a brochure using Canva.

University of New Hampshire

Spring 2024

ENGL 510 Intro to Digital Humanities

For our Maine MILL curation project, our team was tasked with collecting material related to the Lewiston, Maine shooting that occured on October 25th, 2023. We were split into two smaller groups: Print and Media. I was assigned to the media team and we collected social media posts. Then, we complied our materials on to a Google Sheet. This provided an opportunity to work with real-world, sensitive material while honing my skills in digital curation and organization.

• Maine Mill Memorial and Archive

Twine

Twine is an open-source program for creating interactive fiction and hypertext fiction. It uses HTML. I wrote a story set in a virtual reality world. It is based off my story Glitching for the Fall 2023 issue of Main Street Magazine. This project reflects my interest in blending storytelling with digital tools to create engaging, nonlinear experiences.

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GoogleMyMaps

I made a map of the various bookstores that I have been to around New Hampshire and Massachusetts. I enjoy supporting independent bookstores because they add value to the community.

ENGL 602 Advanced Professional & Technical Writing

Throughout the semester, we worked on creating a website centered around a topic of our choice. The process began with researching existing websites related to our interests, which eventually led to the development of a research report. This culminated in the creation of a website RPF, which then turned into the development of the website itself.

This report explores the creation of a website focused on the book publishing industry, examining themes like cultural authenticity, representation, and market dynamics. It identifies successful elements such as clear navigation and engaging content, while also recommending improvements in design, content diversification, and user-centric features to enhance inclusivity and engagement.

This website proposal outlines the creation of a digital platform dedicated to Asian speculative fiction. Drawing from research on literary representation and audience needs, the site aims to highlight diverse voices through articles, reviews, and author features.

You can view my website here.

Summer 2024

ENGL 502 Professional and Technical Writing

I worked on a project with a multidisciplinary team to create a comprehensive proposal for a fictional company, SunVenture Energy solutions. This is related to my interest in sustainability.

I created an instructional infographic with PowerPoint on how to build a basic webpage on Carrd.

Fall 2024

ENGL 736 Environmental Theory

I conducted a digital analysis on the website for the Indigenous Environmental Network. By analyzing the website, I understood user experience, design principles, and how a website can serve its target audience.

Spring 2025

SOC 647 Work and Well-Being

For our final project, we were tasked with creating an infographic on a topic not extensively covered in class. I chose to explore the glass ceiling from the perspective of women of color. In addition to the challenges of sexism and misogyny, women of color face the added burdens of racial stereotypes, racism, and microaggressions. This infographic was designed using Canva.

Here you find a selection of writings for my college courses.

Manchester Community College

ENGL 110 College Composition I

This paper examines the impacts of gentrification on long-time, lower-income residents, particularly in communities of color. It explores how urban renewal policies facilitated displacement and the erosion of established neighborhoods. I highlight the racial disparities in access to housing and mortgage lending, with Black and Hispanic communities disproportionately affected. Through historical examples and contemporary research, I call for policies that balance revitalization with the preservation of affordable housing and community identity.

ENGL 213 Creative Writing

Here you will find a portfolio of 2 works of short fiction and 3 works of poetry. These works demonstrate my storytelling abilities.

"Nowhere to Run" is a dystopian story set seven years after an alien invasion, where the protagonist, Aileen, is a young Guardian working to protect what remains of humanity. She and her team are sent on their first operation to patrol an abandoned area, but things quickly go awry when they encounter survivors who hold a deep grudge against the Guardians. As Aileen faces both external threats from the alien invaders and internal conflict from disgruntled humans, she must navigate the challenges of survival and trust in a world where no one can be fully trusted. The story explores themes of duty, survival, and the blurred lines between right and wrong in a post-apocalyptic world.

"The Haunting of the Shepard’s Inn" is a supernatural fantasy story that follows Laurence, a retired adventurer who purchases a run-down tavern rumored to be haunted. Determined to start a peaceful new chapter, he discovers that he can see and interact with the tavern’s resident ghosts—Avis, a young woman who died tragically, and Gregory, a man seeking justice for his murder. As Laurence works to help the spirits find closure, he must balance the demands of running a business with the emotional weight of unfinished lives. The story explores themes of grief, redemption, and the lingering power of unresolved goodbyes.

“A Moment of Pure Love” is a lyrical poem that captures the intensity and awe of new love. Through rich metaphors and celestial imagery, the speaker expresses the healing power of affection and the overwhelming beauty of emotional connection.

“Spiral Staircase” is a haunting poem that explores the emotional descent into grief and despair. With visceral imagery and a sense of claustrophobic progression, the speaker moves downward through memories and sorrow. Each turn of the staircase reveals faded fragments of the past, leading to a final moment of loss and quiet desperation. The poem contemplates themes of trauma, emotional isolation, and the fragile hope for renewal in the face of overwhelming pain.

“The Troubles of a Writer” is a reflective and whimsical poem that captures the inner turmoil and cyclical habits of the creative process. Through the lens of a writer surrounded by books, pens, and journals, the poem navigates frustration, inspiration, and the elusive search for the perfect words.

ENGL 220 College Composition II

This paper discusses the state of arts education in New Hampshire and nationally. I emphasize the importance of arts education in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural identity. While I wrote this paper in 2022, the overal issue with defunding education is more important now than ever in 2025.

University of New Hampshire

ENGL 510 Intro to Digital Humanities

I used Voyant Tools to conduct distant reading for Jacob's Room by Virginia Woolf.

This paper is an analysis of Jacob's Room through the lens of distant reading. Distant reading is when you analyze large volumes of text using computational techniques rather than focusing on a small number of texts in detail. Instead of reading individual books or articles closely, distant reading looks at patterns, trends, and relationships across many works to gain insights about literature as a whole. This approach involves examining word frequency, themes, genres, and other characteristics across a vast number of texts.

ENGL 736 Environmental Theory

This first paper uses William Cronon's theory of wilderness to critique Henry David Thoreau's The Maine Woods and John Muir's Our National Parks. It explores how the concept of wilderness in American culture has been shaped by literary figures and environmental ideologies, focusing on William Cronon’s critique of the "wilderness myth" and comparing the views of Henry David Thoreau and John Muir. I wanted to better understand how cultural narratives shape our relationship with the environment and how these perspectives influence both conservation efforts and public perception of nature.

This second paper analyzes Parable of the Sower through the lenses of Ursula K. Le Guin, Donna Haraway, and Jennifer C. James to show how Octavia Butler’s vision of resilience and collective care offers a powerful response to ecological and systemic crises. I aimed to apply theoretical frameworks to literature in order to explore themes of environmental collapse, trauma, and community.

University of New Hampshire - Main Street Magazine

Main Street Magazine is the student-run magazine at UNH. Contributors can submit anything from short fiction, poetry, and essays to art, photography, and beyond. The magazine provides a platform for students to express their creativity, collaborate, and share their unique voices. Each semester, the editors put together a 100-page issue that showcases the diverse talents and perspectives of the community.

Below you can read my contributions to the magazine.

Fall 2023 Theme: Metamorphosis
Title: "Glitching"
This is a science fiction short story set in a dystopian future where society has retreated into a hyper-realistic virtual reality. When Maya, a young salvager, experiences a system malfunction, she uncovers disturbing truths about the nature of her world—and the illusion she’s been living in.

Fall 2024 Theme: Cyber
Title: "Cyberstuck: The Trap of the Future"
This is a critical essay that explores Elon Musk’s technological ventures—from Neuralink to the Cybertruck—and their broader social and ethical implications. Blending cultural analysis, satire, and commentary, I examine how innovation driven by profit and personal brand can undermine public well-being and reshape the future in troubling ways.

Spring 2025 Theme: Whimsy
Title: "How to Survive an Encounter with the Fae"
This is a folklore-inspired guide that blends practical survival tips with atmospheric storytelling. Set in a world where the boundaries between the mortal realm and the Faerie lands are thin, I offer a detailed exploration of Faerie traditions and rules.

UNH Solar Decathlon 2025 / BuildingsNEXT Student Design Competition

For my Spring 2025 internship, I worked with the UNH team for the BuildingsNEXT competition. Their project is to redesign a school in McGrath, Alaska. I created website content and visual materials to educate the public about sustainability. I contributed several articles and designed infographics focused on energy efficiency and material use. You can view the website at the following link:

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Infographics