by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
I was crushing the interview, articulating my answers better than I had expected. I talked all about my hometown, my majors, my summer jobs and internships, my involvements in classes, and my future career aspirations. But then one seemingly simple question completely...
by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
Letters of recommendation are a vital component of an application given that they reflect on the kind of person you are from the perspective of another. Therefore, it is very important to establish relationships with the people in your life who can accurately shine a...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
If they wanted to fly, they flew. If they wanted to disappear, they disappeared. I wasn’t just their mentor; I was their magician. This past summer, I had the opportunity to mentor 8-11 year olds in a special effects filmmaking workshop in Charlottesville, VA. I...
by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17
What makes super heroes so interesting to us? Is it their laser beams, flying ability, or super strength? Maybe we are fascinated by their gadgets instead, or their chiseled heroic physique. We are captivated by neither of those things. Instead, it is there journey to...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
“Hel…” My attempt at a “hello” was immediately intersected, and I bit my tongue when I realized what was happening. “Well the Virginia Film Festival is about to get underway in November, but the application process is open now for the 12th annual Adrenaline Film...
