From Podcasts to Broadcasts: A Journey Through Week 2 at AYA

The following is a reflection of my second week at Annenberg, diving into specifics of the two courses I’m taking: Journalism 101 and Communication and Civic Engagement.  It feels surreal to say the second week of AYA is already behind us. Now that we’re officially past the halfway point, I’m filled with a whirlwind of emotions. …

From Uncertainty to Inspiration: My First Week at AYA

Before stepping into the USC Campus on my first day of the Annenberg Youth Academy, I was filled with a flood of emotions. The idea of meeting new people, taking college classes and being in an unfamiliar space was overwhelming, but exciting. My worries were immediately put to rest, as I realized the other students …