From Coast to Coast

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

Surfs Up

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

My Newest Adventure

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

Chasing a Dream

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

On my way, LA

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

Back to 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