Essentially after changing my major multiple times, I was forced to declare a Communication major if I wanted to graduate relatively on time. Clearly there are many details missing from this story, but the important thing is this degree ended up being everything I was looking for.

I was among the many people who had a deep misconception of what this field truly entails. Contrary to popular belief, it is not just learning how to talk to people- it is both different and deeper than that.

I have found there is a lot of freedom in the direction a student wants to take their degree in this field, so my experience may be different than others.

Personally, I tailored my program to be one that focuses on global media, research, design, and activism. From this, I had the opportunity to take courses such as “Communication Research Methods” and “Social Media and Movements” where I had to rely on both qualitative and quantitative research to collect, analyze, and understand given topics, specifically issues related to relational communication and food insecurity. Along with this, I took “Activism and Protest in the Information Age” and “Social Movements and the Collective Action” while being an exchange student at the University of Leicester. These courses allowed me to gain knowledge of how Information Communication Technologies can alter how the public perceives and engages in activism, the role of media in protest movements, and the theoretical approaches of movements through both a social scientific and sociological perspective.

Throughout my studies, my professors were passionate about the field of Communication and they always said how we use our communication has the ability to change the world and I wholeheartedly agree.

This was just a quick (or long depending on how you see it) synopsis that could probably go on forever if asked.


Education:

I hope to obtain both a Master’s and PhD within the field of Communication.

Employment:

I want to become a professor and contribute to research in media, mass and political communication or work within a community-based organization centered on making higher education accessible.

• In 2020, my protest photographs were published in Vignette Magazine Issue 03 pgs. 29-30, 35, 40, 44.

• 2021-2022, I was inducted into the National Communication Association’s Honor Society- Lambda Pi Eta.

  • I served as Secretary and President.

• In May 2022, I graduated with distinction.

Currently, I am working at Kent State University as an Admissions Counselor. I have the privilege of managing Summit County where I get to build relationships with prospective families along with the local high schools.