Week two has been quite a whirlwind, to be frank, I didn’t think I’d make it through. The early mornings and the ever packed schedule made this week quite difficult, but it has been a rewarding and most definitely enjoyable experience. Despite being constantly exhausted, there’s the satisfaction of being able to get everything done––even …
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Week 2 Debrief
This week flew by again, and I feel like it only gets better. The beginning of the week started off with a bang with the guest, and learning more about the different roles of news anchors offers a different perspective on what I could possibly do in the future. Sitting in class listening to all …
A Broadcasting World: Revelations during my Week Two at USC Annenberg (AYA)
Ever since I got into journalism freshman year of high school, I realized I wanted to be a journalist. More specifically, as I was not exposed to much other than print journalism and some journalism online, I’ve wanted to be a writer—that is, until I’ve recently been exposed to the world of broadcasting. Broadcast journalism …
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Week One at AYA
My first week at AYA was a mix of nerves and excitement. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was ready to experience something new. The idea of being in a real college classroom, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, was a little intimidating, but it also felt like an opportunity I didn’t want to miss. …
Journal entry 1
The days leading up to June 16 was like a ticking time bomb. As the days were getting closer the more nervous I kept getting. When the day came I was extremely anxious. I messaged my friend to tell her that it feels like it was the first day of school and I got the …
Week Two at AYA
This week passed quickly, but it was a meaningful one. I’ve started to feel more grounded in the program and more connected to the people around me. At first, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect, but as time went on, I began to open up more and began each part of the …
Halfway to the Finish Line??Second Week at the AYA Program
Has it really been two weeks already? Like no way I remember just writing about my first week and now I’m writing about my second week. I’m sure most of the time when you hear someone say “wow time went by fast” you think that it’s cliche and just a form of exaggeration by most …
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Acclimated
Another week has passed and I feel that I’ve become acclimated to this new environment. This week was full of pleasant surprises and engaging activities that I really enjoyed. We opened the week with an introduction to podcast/radio. The different components of podcast intrigued me. I learned different things such as a timeline of its …
Audio and Sound: Week 2 of AYA – Jesse Reynoso
This week was awesome sauce. The highlight of this week was going into the popular Wallis Annenberg Building (ANN) and doing some work and projects in it. The first time we went into the building was to record for a podcast that connects to our Vox Pop. Where the recording was small and didn’t have …
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Transformative Experiences at AYA: A Week of Envisionment
Week two at AYA was all about hands-on experiences. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be Envisionment. Walking into the Annenberg building on Monday, I felt excited and grateful like I was living a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We were welcomed by Charlene Riofrio, Senior Manager of Digital Strategy and Operations at …
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Communicating Change 