Caitlinnp
Jan 12, 2011
Undergraduate / How my goals (studying film) have helped me grow as a student and a person [2]
I redid the whole thing:
My perils and passions have given me a foundation for a successful college experience. I was diagnosed with mild Central Auditory Processing Disorder which resulted in having an IEP through Middle School. Due to my strengths in some areas and strong work ethic I was able to eliminate all modifications and place out of the program for High School. I continue to recognize my challenges with CAPD and use mechanisms I have learned to manage it. For example, discovering memorization tools that work for me and always working in a quiet place to help me stay focused. I am confident that I will continue to grow and am prepared to use the communication and coping skills I have learned in this next stage of my life. From reading about UNCW, it will be an effective learning environment for me. It is described as a large school, with a small community feel. Most professors take the time to get to know you. I also see it described as a smaller school in comparison to other NC schools, but yet offer all the best parts of the college experience. I expect to take advantage of the many free help opportunities.
I once rad that your career should be based on your passion. By my sophomore year, I knew I wasn't going to make a career out of any of my core classes. I grew up seeing my dad, an Architect, take a lot of pictures. This always amused and intrigued me, so I decided to take Photography. This class turned my view on everything into a whole new way and it quickly became a passion. I was fortunate this past fall to win a Judge's Choice Award in photography at the Fair.
Another passion of mine is watching TV, especially a couple of teen/young adult dramas. Once I discovered Screen Gems Studios, and learned it is the largest motion picture facility in the US besides CA, I insisted on going. I have toured it three times. I initially fell in love with the film sets, and became more interested in how a film is made. In my class, I researched different types of photography and discovered cinematography. I could incorporate photography with film. It opened my mind to what I could do with this potential career. This led me to the UNCW website and I read about the film studies program and found this was certainly a perfect fit. I am excited at the possibility of being a part of this high profile program at UNCW and learning all the aspects of the program.
Even though UNCW School of the Arts is in my hometown, I do not feel I could truly focus on film in my own town. I prefer to be among students in a variety of academic majors- not just the arts. Studying at UNCW will allow me to further explore my passions, incorporate them, and continue on my desired path.
I redid the whole thing:
My perils and passions have given me a foundation for a successful college experience. I was diagnosed with mild Central Auditory Processing Disorder which resulted in having an IEP through Middle School. Due to my strengths in some areas and strong work ethic I was able to eliminate all modifications and place out of the program for High School. I continue to recognize my challenges with CAPD and use mechanisms I have learned to manage it. For example, discovering memorization tools that work for me and always working in a quiet place to help me stay focused. I am confident that I will continue to grow and am prepared to use the communication and coping skills I have learned in this next stage of my life. From reading about UNCW, it will be an effective learning environment for me. It is described as a large school, with a small community feel. Most professors take the time to get to know you. I also see it described as a smaller school in comparison to other NC schools, but yet offer all the best parts of the college experience. I expect to take advantage of the many free help opportunities.
I once rad that your career should be based on your passion. By my sophomore year, I knew I wasn't going to make a career out of any of my core classes. I grew up seeing my dad, an Architect, take a lot of pictures. This always amused and intrigued me, so I decided to take Photography. This class turned my view on everything into a whole new way and it quickly became a passion. I was fortunate this past fall to win a Judge's Choice Award in photography at the Fair.
Another passion of mine is watching TV, especially a couple of teen/young adult dramas. Once I discovered Screen Gems Studios, and learned it is the largest motion picture facility in the US besides CA, I insisted on going. I have toured it three times. I initially fell in love with the film sets, and became more interested in how a film is made. In my class, I researched different types of photography and discovered cinematography. I could incorporate photography with film. It opened my mind to what I could do with this potential career. This led me to the UNCW website and I read about the film studies program and found this was certainly a perfect fit. I am excited at the possibility of being a part of this high profile program at UNCW and learning all the aspects of the program.
Even though UNCW School of the Arts is in my hometown, I do not feel I could truly focus on film in my own town. I prefer to be among students in a variety of academic majors- not just the arts. Studying at UNCW will allow me to further explore my passions, incorporate them, and continue on my desired path.