Friday, January 20, 2012

Week 1 - Penn


Hello all. My name is Olivia Penn and I am a senior transfer from the University of Kansas. This is my first semester at Washburn and I am excited about familiarizing myself with the university. I am double majoring in Spanish and Mass Media with an emphasis in Advertising. Although KU does not have a Mass Media Department, its’ equivalent is Journalism with a Strategic Communication emphasis. From what I can tell, they seem to have the same focus and goals, which I am pleased about as I thoroughly enjoyed my classes at KU.
            I am a born and raised Topekan, so regardless of its’ less-than-highly-acclaimed reputation, it’s home and I love it. I appreciate Topeka’s culture and I have loved watching it evolve, change, and improve. My favorite places in Topeka include Topeka Civic Theater, Helen Hocker Theater, and various hole-in-the-wall restaurants. I am a self-proclaimed theater nerd and have always enjoyed singing and acting, as well as attending theatrical and musical productions. My favorite musical is “Wicked” and I had the stupendous opportunity to see it on Broadway. My other interests and hobbies include running, reading, and relaxing. Oh! And school. Speaking of which…
            I chose this major because I have always been fascinated by the importance of effective communication; something I believe to be an integral part of every facet of Mass Media. I have enjoyed learning and understanding how to best reach any specific (or broad) target audience most effectively. I am passionate about what Mass Media is all about and look forward to furthering my learning and understanding here at Washburn.  

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