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 …
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The Annenberg Summer Youth Academy seemed intimidating at first, but this past week has allowed me to branch out and explore a myriad of new opportunities. During the first hours of this program, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of interactive activities facilitated by our Professors. These icebreakers gave students the chance to practice …
Entering USC, you stun upon a beautiful campus full of color, nature, people and of course this beautiful fountain that you see in this picture. But like every photo there’s always a story or a deeper meaning behind it and today I will be telling you all about it. Tell the truth. That way you …
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“What is the dumbest major?” Whether it’s TikTok or other video form content circulating on social media, one current trend is interviewing strangers on the streets, whether they’re college students or regular bystanders. I’ve come across several videos where this question is the main focus, so, according to the public, what is the dumbest major? …
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This is a journal reflecting my first week at the USC Annenberg Youth Academy and my insights on this week’s lessons. Medium—not the size between small and large— but rather the singular form of an invisible thing that we see everyday: media. Zines, movies, vox pops, and even this article are all examples of mediums. …
Journal Entry 1 AYA Remember that familiar jittery feeling you get before stepping into school on the very first day? Before arriving at AYA for the first time on Monday my mom told me to take a deep breath, fix my face, and relax. It’s safe to say that was the most stressed I’ve felt …
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This is a reflection of my first week at the Annenberg Youth Academy, where I took classes such as Communication and Civil Engagement, and Journalism 101. I’ve always told myself, and others, that I wanted to leave Los Angeles at the beginning of my journalism journey to explore new places and find fresh stories to …
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