Is it really only a month? It’s felt like two weeks. As much as I have tried to convince Karen, the AYA intern, to extend the program, it isn’t working. I am filled with sadness after finishing the third week of the Annenberg Youth Academy. Entering the program and knowing that this will be my …
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Short but fun third week at AYA!
It’s hard to believe that two journals ago I was writing about my first week at AYA. I remember how nervous I was that whole week. Now we have completed our third week. Time has gone by so fast and I am truly not prepared to graduate from this program. I have made a lot …
From Words to Impact: My Journey in Journalism
Attending the USC Annenberg Youth Academy has been an enriching experience, one that has deeply impacted me. As the program nears its conclusion, I find myself increasingly reluctant to leave. This week, being the second to last, has been particularly challenging emotionally because it signifies the approaching end of our collective journey. Throughout the Academy, …
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Reflections of Annenberg: Unruly Ankle Sprains, Kindness, and a Comforting Insight on Rejection
Week three posed more than academic challenges for me, but the kindness of my friends carried me through (and crutches, too). Chill Monday who? Monday was an abnormally relaxed day that began with classic cream cheese bagels. For our Communications class, we discussed different types of Asian American representation in the media, and whether or …
AYA Weekly Rundown: I can be an anchor?
The third week down, one more to go… is what I’d say if I were rushing to graduate from this program. In reality, this program is flying by at an unbelievable rate and I don’t think any of us are ready for it. Here’s the weekly rundown. On Monday, I started my day off with …
Diary of the USC kid
The more I visit the USC campus the more I feel like a true trojan, especially when we get the opportunity to roam around by ourselves. This week has been steady but fun. It has also made me realized that we are soon coming to an end. We only had AYA for three days this …
The Summer @ USC I turned: Inspired!
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are” Throughout my journey at AYA so far, I feel as if I “grew up”. Running to catch the train everyday, spending time alone after class at the Village. Meeting new people, and having meaningful conversations. Many aspects of this week has encouraged me …
All New All Different – AYA Week One
Communication as a concept seems simple. Something easy to grasp and understood by most people. Going to COMMS 101 showed me how wrong my preconceived notion of communication was. With a vast array of different niches, communications is far more complex and ever-evolving than I originally thought. The introduction of civic engagement and media involvement …
The Letter U
Growing up, the dinner table was my crucible for mastering social customs and manners. Aside from eating, the dinner table served as a transformative catalyst for my communication skills, etiquette, and family unity,– similar to AYA. This week, we reflected on the significance of placement of seats in the lecture room–a space for profound learning …
Reflections of Annenberg: Questioning, Dining Halls, and an Actor’s Guide to Avoiding AI Cloning from a Corporation (or its affiliates; see small print below)
This second week at AYA was all about going deep into projects and practice. Much more busy than last week! Question the Construct On Monday we heard from Taj Frazier, a professor from Annenberg who talked us through the history of Krump— a style of dance native to the Los Angeles. In addition, his talk …
Communicating Change 