1. Junior, Double major Journalism and Film
Phase: III
Interests: Waterskiing, socializing, roller-blading, jet-skiing,
technology, traveling, movies, meeting new people, eating
Fun fact: My high school graduating class consisted of only 66
students.
My biggest success is a tie between being a national finalist for the Hearst
Journalism Award and winning an Upper-Midwest student Emmy. Both of
these awards come from a series of news reports I have completed through
my work at Daily Iowan TV. Attending the Emmy Award Ceremony in
Minneapolis provided a great opportunity to network with a number of
journalists, but also proved to be a nerve-racking experience. Coming from a
small town in Iowa, I never expected to be giving a speech in front of a huge
crowd at Mall of America, but that shows the unpredictability of life.
Although I am really proud of my awards and recognitions, I try to avoid
defining success only by my awards. As I finish up my junior year at the UI, I
have developed an enormous group of friends through my work on campus
and various internships. Attending the University of Iowa has been a huge
goal for me, practically since I could walk. I honestly can say I am making the
most of that experience and avoid taking any day for granted.
My favorite part about CLA involves developing networking skills and
meeting students from a number of different backgrounds. It always amazes
me how CLA can make a relatively large number of students feel very
connected. Every phase introduces me to both familiar and unfamiliar faces.
However, by the end, I can honestly walk up to any class member and carry
on a conversation. The Career Leadership Academy does a great job of
putting students together and allowing them to interact in a professional
setting. No matter how weird some activities might be, every student brings
a different perspective and works as a team to complete the task at hand.
The ability to overcome nerves and to try something new is huge skill. I remained relatively shy my first semester of college, which I regret looking
back. However, after joining several groups on campus including Daily Iowan TV and CLA, things took off for me. These groups have lead to my biggest accomplishments including several awards, internships, and most importantly, some strong relationships. Without the willingness to try new
things, I would not be in the position I am today. Iowa offers so many great
opportunities, but I have learned first-hand the importance of taking advantage of each one.
ESPN or CNN?
ESPN
CNN
Summer or Fall?
Summer
Fall
Hulu or Netflix?
Hulu
Netflix
“Whether you think
you can, or think you
can’t - you’re right.”