ryanjtran
Nov 29, 2017
Undergraduate / USC Undergad Supplemental Essay - Why USC? Major: Communications 2nd choice: International Studies [4]
@Holt
Thank you so much for the feedback! You saved me big time right there. I took some time to digest and look at the prompt again and I did adjust my writing according to your feedback. Below is a revised, hopefully, more specific draft. Let me know if it's better.
At USC Annenberg, I believe my interest in the field of communications could grow to its full potential. I plan to major in Communications, B.A., in which the degree would prepare me for the competitive field of digital media and marketing. Moreover, USC is also a central hub for job opportunities. Along with the vibrant LA culture, USC offers profound internship opportunities with notable media companies-Mashable, Collab, and BuzzFeed to name a few-all in which I will take advantage to apply my knowledge in the classroom to the real world.
I am also interested in professional research within USC such as the Center for Digital Future. Specifically, their ongoing World Internet Project provokes a strong interest for me for I passionately believe that access to the Internet is a civil rights issue. Hence, I plan to collaborate in this extensive research and data collection led by renowned USC faculties and hope to be a contributor to future WIP reports.
During the spring semester, I look forward to studying abroad through one of Annenberg International Programs in Australia. By exploring mass media and communication in Sydney, an environment different from the US, I could gain knowledge to the impacts of communications with a distinct worldview. Lastly, as a Communications student, I will also join USC Annenberg Media's Mobile and Emerging Platforms Team. As a part of the team, I am excited to work with fellow staffs on story adaptations for online readers through new, engaging formats.
@Holt
Thank you so much for the feedback! You saved me big time right there. I took some time to digest and look at the prompt again and I did adjust my writing according to your feedback. Below is a revised, hopefully, more specific draft. Let me know if it's better.
At USC Annenberg, I believe my interest in the field of communications could grow to its full potential. I plan to major in Communications, B.A., in which the degree would prepare me for the competitive field of digital media and marketing. Moreover, USC is also a central hub for job opportunities. Along with the vibrant LA culture, USC offers profound internship opportunities with notable media companies-Mashable, Collab, and BuzzFeed to name a few-all in which I will take advantage to apply my knowledge in the classroom to the real world.
I am also interested in professional research within USC such as the Center for Digital Future. Specifically, their ongoing World Internet Project provokes a strong interest for me for I passionately believe that access to the Internet is a civil rights issue. Hence, I plan to collaborate in this extensive research and data collection led by renowned USC faculties and hope to be a contributor to future WIP reports.
During the spring semester, I look forward to studying abroad through one of Annenberg International Programs in Australia. By exploring mass media and communication in Sydney, an environment different from the US, I could gain knowledge to the impacts of communications with a distinct worldview. Lastly, as a Communications student, I will also join USC Annenberg Media's Mobile and Emerging Platforms Team. As a part of the team, I am excited to work with fellow staffs on story adaptations for online readers through new, engaging formats.
