As a double major in journalism and media production, I’ve felt a real connection to both fellow students and faculty in the JDM department from the start of my first year here at Ashland. It’s like family. I haven’t felt this kind of connection since maybe marching band in high school. It’s helped me come out of my shell a lot. I’m involved with the newspaper here on campus, as well as the news program and doing different things with the news on social media. The connections I’ve made here are incredible. My roommate and I have supported each other in maintaining our mental health through the pandemic. And my boyfriend is helping me come out of my shell a little as I get more involved in new things on campus and apply what we’re learning in class in really interesting ways.
