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A Bit About Me

I am currently a high school student undecided about my future career plan. I am passionate about various areas that do not overlap, like human rights and cognitive science, for example. Most people who like science tend to be passionate about strictly science subjects, but my strong passion for learning has led me to many different interests. I plan on going to a four year university where I can further explore all my passions and decide how I can use them together to make a positive difference. 

                                                  


   

During my free time, I enjoy exercising and listening to music. Regardless of what I am doing or how I feel, I always listen to music. Some of my favorite artists are J. Cole, Young Thug, Future, and Brent Faiyaz. Though my favorite genres are rap and r&b, I try to vary between other genres like gospel and soft pop.

I selected this class because in the midst of my many interests, I have always been curious about media production. There is so much that occurs "behind the scenes" that us, as viewers, do not realize. Whenever I watch a film or stumble across a magazine, I think about all the work and editing that was done for it, yet I just glance over the final product. I hope I can learn more about that process with this class.  


Photograph Sources:

https://www.canva.com/photos/MADmjAYKgLU/

https://www.canva.com/photos/MADQ406csZ0-equality-sign-in-a-riot/

https://www.canva.com/photos/MADGviirIXo-white-headphone/ 

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