By: Marissa Santorelli / * 1 New Email * “Congratulations! You have been accepted in the Hofstra in LA program!” My name is Marissa Santorelli and I am a senior with a major in television production and studies, and a minor in mass media studies. I was born and raised in Northern New Jersey by the most supportive family a girl (with very big … More From Coast to Coast
By: Penelope Lopez / Hola, everyone! Welcome to the start of a new chapter in my life called nuevas posibilidades. My name is Penelope Lopez and from the time I would wake up and get ready for school, the television would always be on broadcasting the news, the news in Spanish, of course. Living as … More Surfs Up
By: Jessica Zagacki / I cannot believe that I am finally going to L.A.! For years, I’ve dreamed of this moment, and now it is finally happening. I originally wanted to attend college out on the west coast. Due to several factors, I was unable to do so. Instead, I stayed close to home and … More When California Dreamin’ Becomes a Cali Reality
By: Julia Farella / Hello everyone! My name is Julia Farella and I am a video/television and film major at Hofstra University. I’m from a small town in New Jersey called Marlboro. Pursuing a career in film and television has been a dream of mine since I was little. When I was in elementary school, … More Get Ready for Me, LA
By: Emmeline Blaner / Hello! My name is Emmeline, and I am a senior at Hofstra studying television. Ever since my first visit in middle school, New York City was it for me. I loved the hustle and bustle, as well as staying true to my East Coast roots. However, during my past three and … More California is Calling
By: Kathryn Harley / Ever since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the prospect of living in Los Angeles. It always seemed so glamorous and fun, yet so distant. Being from a small town in Upstate New York, it was difficult for me to imagine myself as someone working in the industry, let … More My Newest Adventure
By: Daniella Colletti / Hi all! My name is Daniella and I’m a public relations major at Hofstra University from Queens, NY. Since I was young, I’ve felt very fortunate enough to grow up just a 20 minute LIRR ride into the heart of New York City, and I definitely wouldn’t want it any other way. When … More ♫ LA, LA baby, where dreams are made of ♫
By: Paula Chirinos / Hello blogging world! My name is Paula Chirinos and I am close to fulfilling my dream of becoming a communications professional in the United States. I am currently studying public relations and global studies at Hofstra University, and with my senior graduation quickly approaching, I feel blessed to have the opportunity … More Chasing a Dream
By: Jared Brown / Hello, blog readers! My name is Jared Brown, and I was recently afforded a tremendous opportunity by the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University to participate in the prestigious “Hofstra in LA” program. I am a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in both mass media studies and rhetorical studies. … More On my way, LA
By: Kat Holm / My name is Kat Holm and I’m a junior, majoring in video/television and film. I’m from a very small town in Massachusetts and the high school I attended was small and limited. Since starting at Hofstra, I’ve tried to use every opportunity to further my knowledge of the industry and I … More Back to LA
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