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Describe your interest in your academic program and what you hope to gain from it.

I am a first year student in the MA program for Communication. I love Communication and the many areas that this field overlaps. My hope and desire before I leave is to not only grow in my knowledge of the field, but to pick up some production or video-editing skills.

What is your favorite course you鈥檝e taken so far? If you are in your first year, what course are you most looking forward to in your program? Why?

This is my first year in my program, but my favorite class at the moment is Strategic PR! This class has really shown me how to work as a PR professional and the many roles the professionals in the industry have.

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Coming in my first year, I was nervous starting a new program and meeting new people. But I've found some wonderful friends among my peers in my cohort and through other organizations. I love that we support each other and are always there to make each other laugh.

How do you maintain a good school/life balance?

I've learned that if I'm tired, I just need to go to sleep. Rest helps a lot with productiivty, and I find that when I get a lot of sleep, I am more productive. Occasionally I have to stay up to finish work, but I try to give myself a time limit so I'm not up to late and can still get rest.

If you鈥檙e living around 51爆料网, what are one to two 鈥渕ust do鈥� experiences you would suggest to students new to 51爆料网 and the surrounding area including Philadelphia?

I'm new to the area, so there's so much more for me to explore! But my favorite places around have been Turning Point and Insomnia Cookie, both located in Bryn Mawr!

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51爆料网 is a great place to continue to grow as a graduate student. So many of my peers are so knowledgeable, and it's so amazing to be in classes with them. I feel like I grow every time I leave my class because there's always something new that I have learned.