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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The second week of AYA has flown by, and with this experience I have already built tons of new connections. I eat lunch with friends every day at the dining hall, I discuss project material with my group, and throughout these interactions, more and more people are joining this social circle. When I participate in …
My second week at USC AYA was very different and felt very hands on compared to my first week’s experience. In my reflection on how the week went, I will divulge into the things I learned, the places I visited, and the new experiences I gained in my Communications and Journalism 101 classes. For my …
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. …
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This is the end of my second week, it went by pretty fast. I had a great week so far, this previous week taught me a lot of new materials. The fact that this program is almost over feels a bit surreal. If I were to be asked if I’m happy with the way I’ve …
Every story that begins must also continue its development. My second week at the Anneberg Youth Academy is no longer at its starting point—it’s in the middle. This placement of my narrative design has required a much more challenging level of engagement from me. Everything about this program is escalating and building momentum as the …
Sprinkles cupcakes, dinosaurs, and linkedin profiles. What do these things all have in common? The ability to bring people together of course! After getting started with introductions and lectures last week, our second week here at AYA was one of connection and growth. Not only was I able to bond with my peers but also …
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A short documentation of my second week at AYA.
“Quiet on set!” From podcasts to broadcasting, Week 2 at USC’s Annenberg Youth Academy was full of insight, experience, and collaboration. As our second week of the program comes to a close, I’m genuinely in awe of how much can be learned in just four days. It’s remarkable to see how everyone has settled in, …
Going to the Natural History Museum was such a fun and thrilling experience. The moment I got inside, I saw this killer bone structure of a T-Rex and Triceratops fighting. It was like a blast from the past, the museum displayed other huge skeletons of dinosaurs and other creatures that lived on earth millions of …
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