I began my studies at Hunter originally intending to be an English major. But after taking Media 180 to fill a course requirement in the spring of my freshman year, I realized media studies were going to be the requirement for my career. Since then, I've declared my major with a concentration in analysis and criticism. Studying the ways in which the media persuade and manipulate, (while using these tactics to misinform, fear-monger, or simply sell you stuff) has significantly reshaped my view of the world. I've discovered a passion for delving into the bigger picture, and the ways in which the harmful motives of the people in power affect us all: racially, sexually or socially. Some of my favorite artists and influences stem from political issues. I love Jean-Michel Basquiat and the way in which he incorporated social and racial commentary into his art. Cindy Sherman is my favorite photographer because she uses self portraits to send messages about the perceptions of women in the media and society in general. Their work, and the way in which they sparked discussion of the crucial matters of our time, has inspired me to make some political projects of my own. I've made mini-documentaries on homelessness in New York, millennials and rape culture, and a podcast on the War on Terror. While I'm still experimenting on my medium of choice, each project has brought me so much fulfillment.
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