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 …
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Lets Run it Back
Week two has been quite a whirlwind, to be frank, I didn’t think I’d make it through. The early mornings and the ever packed schedule made this week quite difficult, but it has been a rewarding and most definitely enjoyable experience. Despite being constantly exhausted, there’s the satisfaction of being able to get everything done––even …
A Broadcasting World: Revelations during my Week Two at USC Annenberg (AYA)
Ever since I got into journalism freshman year of high school, I realized I wanted to be a journalist. More specifically, as I was not exposed to much other than print journalism and some journalism online, I’ve wanted to be a writer—that is, until I’ve recently been exposed to the world of broadcasting. Broadcast journalism …
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Week Two at AYA
This week passed quickly, but it was a meaningful one. I’ve started to feel more grounded in the program and more connected to the people around me. At first, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect, but as time went on, I began to open up more and began each part of the …
A Happy Medium
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 …
Week 2 at AYA: The Power of Audio
“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, …
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, …
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 …
Media, Messages and Megan Telles: My Week One at USC Annenberg 2025
Jitters flooded my stomach as my phone’s navigator guided me through the USC campus, and after just a few minutes of walking from Downey Way, there it was—the Annenberg building. Opening the doors, I was quickly greeted by my two smiling professors, and after a light breakfast, we were introduced to an icebreaker. Typically dreading …
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Communicating Change 