I walked into the USC Annenberg Youth Academy Alumni Panel on the 30th of June to join in on the conversation of the successful journalism scholars I would meet that day that were once in the same shoes I am today. I did so with the heavy-heart of knowing that this program would soon come …
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Our short, three-day week comes to a close today. I didn’t realize how much I’d enjoy spending my summer at USC, but it’s safe to say that I’d do it again — if I could. Our last week was mainly one of final projects and reflection. Team Guava presented our civic action zine, “Your Vo(te)ice …
Four days a week, four hours a day — it seems like this is coming to an end. No more walking to the Village to do homework, no more crossing campus to get to EVK dining hall, no more playing around with the desks in the classrooms. Beyond reflecting on what I’ve learned through textbooks …
I grew up believing that USC was the best college ever. My grandfather played football at USC so growing up, my dad was always a fan of the school, and that’s how we were raised. For a person that might not seem like she has that much of a connection to the school, I loved …
It’s the end of the road…you have traveled as far as the train takes you; is that really the end though? This same thought is what permeates my brain now that we are coming to a conclusion at AYA. While yes at times it was hard, I was tired, and didn’t even feel like getting …
My time for the past three weeks at the AYA program has been nothing but phenomenal. I entered this experience not entirely sure what to expect. I had never worked with a program like this, and I had a little bit of excitement, curiosity, and nervousness all rolled into one. But now, as the program comes to a close, I can confidently say that I’ve learned more than I ever could have imagined—on a personal and professional level. Along the way, I was introduced to the world of journalism …
This is a reflection of my third and final week at the Annenberg Youth Academy, where I took classes such as Communication and Civil Engagement and Journalism 101. Participating in the Annenberg Youth Academy has been an incredible experience. From the very beginning, I’ve felt welcomed and inspired — not only by the faculty and …
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