Growing up, I’ve always been taught, whether by parents, teachers, or any other adult in my life, to listen when others are speaking. That might have been because I was a forgetful child with a low attention span when it came to subjects like math, but that’s beside the point. Nevertheless, it has always been …
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My second week at AYA was even more informative than I could have ever hoped for, and I had a wonderful experience. It has been a thrilling and eye-opening experience with numerous moments that pushed me to think more critically about historical records and how we relay information in today’s world. The entire program has opened my eyes and mind with field trips, classroom discussions, and with hands-on podcasting instruction that all provided me with new eyes through which to see and think about the world around me. The field trip to the Natural History Museum was the absolute highlight of the week and one of the most eye-opener experiences to date. Walking along the museum was like being in another world. The exhibit on dinosaurs particularly awed me since it displayed how huge and strong ancient animals used to inhabit the planet back in the early …
This is my USC AYA Reflection for Week 2. Balance is often thought of in pairs: on, off; chaos, order; logic, emotion. And through this week’s lessons, I have come to understand how this applies to media as well. From the lectures to the museum visit, this week has taught me the impact behind storytelling …
This is a reflection of my second week at the Annenberg Youth Academy, where I took classes such as Communication and Civil Engagement and Journalism 101. This is a photo from inside the Wallis Annenberg Hall on Wednesday, June 25. On this day, we recorded our podcast. This week, AYA has allowed me to try …
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Nice view, huh! This second week at AYA, I was exposed to different buildings at USC, lessons with hands-on experiences, and a visit to the natural history museum. In this reflection, I will be sharing some of the highlights that stood out to me and what I learned from each experience! The Natural History Museum …
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