Undergraduate / 'between a celebrity and a journalist' - USC academic interests short answer [NEW]

Describe your academic interests and how you plan to pursue them at USC.

Growing up, I don't remember a time when my mom wasn't subscribed to a magazine. It didn't take long for me to get a hold of one and start to read articles about celebrities and entertainment. I believe this is what sparked an interest in me for the media and pop culture. Now, as a 17 year old, I know that the articles I read in magazines and the clips I see on E! News first go through publicists. This is what I want to be; I want to be a celebrity publicist, the middleman between a celebrity and a journalist, the one with the facts. I plan to pursue my interest for the media by enrolling in the B.A degree program for Public Relations at USC. If admitted, I look forward to taking courses such as JOUR 452 Public Relations in Entertainment, which will allow me to analyze real PR campaigns. Being at the heart of L.A., I strongly believe USC will be able to provide me with remarkable opportunities to learn more about the entertainment and PR business.

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Undergraduate / USC- annenberg statment of intent for a Public Relations major [2]

All applicants to Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Print and Digital Journalism, or Public Relations majors must submit a one-page Statement of Intent, explaining their reasons for pursuing an education and career in journalism or public relations.

My first visit to USC was with a club from my school. That day, I took a tour of the campus and one of the stops was in front of Annenberg. The tour guide, who also attends USC, told us about her friend, a current student at Annenberg, and how she has taken the opportunities to work for NBC, Fox, and various other well-known companies, an impressive resume for a 21 year-old. I had already fallen in love with the beauty of the campus, but at that moment I found her success story to be intriguing, inspirational, and most of all, exciting because I have always taken interest in all things concerning media and entertainment. Although I didn't decide at that moment that I wanted to be a Public Relations major, I knew Annenberg was where I wanted to be.

As I did more research on Annenberg, I became increasingly impressed in how the school is involved with all aspects of the media. If admitted, I plan to use everything USC has to offer, including the many student publications, to my advantage. I would like to get involved with Annenberg's TV and radio news as well as Impact, whilst pursuing my B.A. Another way I would like to get involved is by being a part of the Annenberg Latino Student Association because I would meet people like me with similar interests and again, it would provide me the opportunities learn more about public relations.

My ultimate goal is to be a PR manager, but I know things do not always turn out as planned. However I am certain I will use my time at USC to find my path, and since USC is so diverse and has much to offer I am confident that it won't be difficult to find that path. And because of its location and its reputation; USC allows for a uniquely situated potential for me to study and integrate myself in the media community through the well-connected and well-versed professors, as well as the school's networking ability, like the Trojan family, that can get me access to a multitude of opportunities, people, and internships that I would not have otherwise.

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