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. …
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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 …
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 …
Week 1 at AYA
One of the most significant aspects that impressed me about the session was finding out Megan’s experience arriving at KTLA. She shared her own journey, how she became to be who she is today, and it assisted me in comprehending the experience and sacrifices one can have in journalism. What her journey did was remind …
Static
My memory is a bit fuzzy regarding this past week so bear with me. I know it may seem vague but the only word I can use to describe this week at USC is different. I hadn’t been surrounded by this college environment until this very moment and it has delivered me an experience I …
New foundations: Rocky Road
Life is quite the roller coaster and this was no different. The first few days were hard and took a lot of time to acclimate and get used too; however, I’ve been able to power through it and preserver. It just provides me with more a reason to get better and keep striving for higher …
Trying New Things 101
As I walk to the AYA building, I can feel my palms sweating. I nervously swallow as I walk in, and strange faces greet me, but one familiar one. After a rough breakfast and icebreaker, I settled into our new class and welcomed the start of a new routine, new experiences, and new knowledge. There, …
First Steps: AYA Reflection Week 1, Jesse Reynoso
Words cannot describe how honored I feel to be attending AYA. My first week in this program was not just good but amazing, with different elements adding to the greatness of it. One of these elements would be the classes I have and learn from. On my first day, I was scared that I wouldn’t …
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USC Chronicles Week 1
I’ve always been an anxious girl, and being in a new environment with new people I have never met before only added to my unease. Thankfully no one here is a bully! I still struggled with pushing myself out of my comfort zone and didn’t end up talking as much as I wanted to, nonetheless …
Reflecting on New Experiences With Media
This week was the first week of AYA at USC. As someone who seeks to pursue a career that involves much communication, I have been looking forward to the start of this program since I was accepted. Having this opportunity allowed me to gain more insight on the concepts of communication and journalism—although it has …
Communicating Change 