People of Eastern: Lauren Rossi

Eastern University is filled with so much talent among its students. Some are already off pursuing their dreams like student Lauren Rossi. Lauren, also known as Rossi, has taken ginormous steps towards her goals over the past few years. Let’s take a look at her time at Eastern, her accomplishments and things she hopes to achieve in the future.

“I started my journey at Eastern as a Criminal Justice major but switched to Communications in the spring of my sophomore year. I was involved in various sports while growing up, but upon coming to Eastern, I chose to concentrate on Women’s Soccer and Softball. Being part of a sports team was an incredible experience, allowing me to forge friendships and build lasting memories. However, at the end of my sophomore year, I made the tough decision to step away from sports and focus on developing my social media career. Though challenging, it turned out to be the right choice, as it has played a significant role in getting me to where I am today,”  Rossi said. 

Once she began her social media career, it was only a matter of time before her life started to drastically change. Rossi’s platforms gained tons of attention being a woman in sports. Many have felt threatened by her passion and knowledge for sports content, but that has not stopped her from continuing to succeed. 

“I’ve consistently produced sports content across all my social media platforms, amassing over 500,000 followers in total. My focus primarily revolves around Philadelphia sports, with an emphasis on the Philadelphia Eagles. My passion for Philadelphia sports has been ingrained in me since the age of 4, making it a fundamental aspect of my identity and a huge passion of mine” said Rossi. 

Rossi completed her education at Eastern during the Fall 2024 semester but still had lots of love to give back to the community, specifically the Communication Studies Department. 

“The most invaluable aspect of my experience at Eastern was the unwavering support of my professors. Through life’s ups and downs, they stood by me, offering not just academic guidance but also friendship and support. I credit much of my success to Dr. Morgan and Dr. McMonagle. They were a true blessing to me during my time at Eastern!”

Although Rossi has accumulated so much success, it can be difficult and stressful to have such an influence on social media. 

“Growing a large social media following can come with its own set of challenges, such as the temptation to compare oneself to others, the risk of burnout, and the pressure to change. However, I’ve managed to stay true to myself and remain grounded. In fact, this journey has helped me develop positive character traits and gain a deeper understanding of who I am,” said Rossi.

There are many times when the good things outweigh the bad. Rossi’s career choice has allowed her to achieve many new opportunities and collaborations. She has been able to work with multiple companies because content creation is so flexible. She does freelance work also independently but she’s had the opportunity to work with established companies like ESPN, Snapchat and TickPick. 

“I’ve been granted media credentials by the NFL for this year’s NFL Draft, which is an incredible opportunity facilitated by ESPN! I’m thrilled about this and can’t wait to experience it. Additionally, I have exciting travel plans lined up for Italy, France, and other fun destinations, where I’ll create more content. As my graduation approaches in a month, I’m filled with excitement about the future. It’s important to remember that everyone progresses at their own pace; it’s perfectly fine not to have everything figured out. College can be stressful, and it’s easy to worry about not having things sorted yet. However, by staying focused and working hard, everything will eventually fall into place. Don’t give up!” said Rossi. 

Rossi has accomplished many wonderful achievements over her time attending Eastern and is continuing to grow after as well. She can be reached at @rossitakes on Instagram and all platforms on social media. It will be invigorating to see what she does next in her career and what will come of her success on social media.