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Decade Challenge: From A Midwestern High School Student to A NYC Journalist

Decade Challenge: From A Midwestern High School Student to A NYC Journalist

I know I’m late on this whole “Decade Challenge” trend, but I really wanted to take a minute to reflect on the changes, challenges, and successes I’ve had over the last 10 years. Hopefully, whoever is reading this takes something…

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Grad School Capstone: Charleston, S.C.

Grad School Capstone: Charleston, S.C.

After my graduation in May, my arts journalism master’s program wasn’t quite done yet. We had one last adventure before we went our separate ways after spending one intense year together. So, after the big hoorah of graduation and then…

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Internship Recap: NYLON Magazine

Internship Recap: NYLON Magazine

Let me just start by saying how much I have always loved this magazine. This was my number one choice when I applied for internships and I still can’t believe it ended up being the one I got. I interned…

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Syracuse University Graduation: Mastered It!

Syracuse University Graduation: Mastered It!

Arts Journalism Master’s Program This past year I’ve been so blessed to receive such a fabulous education at the best journalism school in the country. Not only was I able to become a way better interviewer, reporter, and storyteller, but…

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Arts Journalists Take New York City

Arts Journalists Take New York City

Last week my grad school program ventured to the Big Apple for a cultural immersion. It was probably one of the best weeks of my life. I know that sounds dramatic, but as an arts journalist, it was a total…

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The Ultimate Care Package

The Ultimate Care Package

A couple weeks ago my aunt, uncle, and cousins sent me the greatest care package ever! For those of you who don’t know, I’m in a year long graduate program in Syracuse, NY and it’s my first time living away…

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Film Frenzy at T.I.F.F.: Toronto, Ontario

Film Frenzy at T.I.F.F.: Toronto, Ontario

Last weekend, me and the my fellow arts journalism colleagues ventured to the six (a.k.a. Drake’sย homeland)ย to indulge in multiple films at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was a tiring, but amazing experience. Some of my personal highlights include seeing…

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Moving To Syracuse, NY For Grad School

Moving To Syracuse, NY For Grad School

At the end of June, I moved to Syracuse, NY to attend graduate school at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication. I am in a one-year M.A. program for Arts Journalism. This is my first time for a…

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5 Tips For Throwing The Ultimate Grad Party

5 Tips For Throwing The Ultimate Grad Party

This past April, I graduated college! Woohoo! I got my B.S. in journalism and apparel and textile merchandising from Eastern Michigan University. Since my plans consisted of packing up and going away to grad school in another state this summer,…

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Internship Recap: CollegeFashionista

Internship Recap: CollegeFashionista

During my senior year of college, my fashion major required that I have an internship. Taking 15-16 credit hours, being involved on campus and working in retail part-time didn’tย allow for much free time, especially since most fashion internships are unpaid.…

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Eastern Michigan University Graduation: Done with this BS!

Eastern Michigan University Graduation: Done with this BS!

On Sunday, April 24, I walked across the stage at the Convocation Center and received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Apparel, Textiles & Merchandising with a minor in Marketing from Eastern Michigan University. The ceremony was bright and early…

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My School Day Essentials

My School Day Essentials

Everyone has their own morning routine and everyone has certain things that they need to get through the day… especially in college. Weather it’s your lucky socks and a can of Mountain Dew or your favorite perfume and a daily…

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The Runway: Downtown Lansing

The Runway: Downtown Lansing

Last Thursday, I went on a field trip to a business called The Runway in Downtown Lansing. It is a fashion incubator and retail showroom that helps local designers start the foundation for their own line. There are different programs…

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My Week As A New Student Orientation Assistant

My Week As A New Student Orientation Assistant

I have been in classes for about a month now and I realized that I never shared the awesome experience I had of being a New Student Orientation Assistant (NSOA). I spent September 1-3 training and then the 4-7 were…

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