My time for the past three weeks at the AYA program has been nothing but phenomenal. I entered this experience not entirely sure what to expect. I had never worked with a program like this, and I had a little bit of excitement, curiosity, and nervousness all rolled into one. But now, as the program comes to a close, I can confidently say that I’ve learned more than I ever could have imagined—on a personal and professional level. Along the way, I was introduced to the world of journalism …
Author Archives: Jaden Gomez
WEEK TWO AT AYA-JADEN
My second week at AYA was even more informative than I could have ever hoped for, and I had a wonderful experience. It has been a thrilling and eye-opening experience with numerous moments that pushed me to think more critically about historical records and how we relay information in today’s world. The entire program has opened my eyes and mind with field trips, classroom discussions, and with hands-on podcasting instruction that all provided me with new eyes through which to see and think about the world around me. The field trip to the Natural History Museum was the absolute highlight of the week and one of the most eye-opener experiences to date. Walking along the museum was like being in another world. The exhibit on dinosaurs particularly awed me since it displayed how huge and strong ancient animals used to inhabit the planet back in the early …
REFLECTION FRIST WEEK AT AYA- Jaden
Being in college journalism class has been the most exciting and rewarding experience of my life. From the first day, I knew this was going to be something other than what I was used to at high school. It was new, demanding, and more mature—but a good kind of mature. I’ve always been curious about …
Communicating Change 