Monthly Archives: January 2025

First Offical Meeting – Week 2

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Lots of Brainstorming and Creative Energy

Do you know that feeling when you’re doing something you truly love? When a five-hour meeting doesn’t feel like a chore but rather pure excitement and fulfillment? That’s exactly how I felt! I was in the right place, doing something that ignites my passion and gives me that undeniable sense of, “This is what I want to do with my life!”

Last Sunday, January 26th, marked the first official meeting of our creative agency. We kicked things off by discussing our goals and expectations for the semester. Morgan and Josh explained how everything will work and outlined our responsibilities. Then came the most exciting part—brainstorming name ideas for our marketing agency. Two hours flew by in what felt like minutes! We haven’t settled on a name yet, but we’re deep in the creative process, figuring it out.

We also began exploring the type of content we want to create, discussing different approaches and perspectives. That was the moment when my brain started overflowing with ideas. I was so excited, and it seemed like Morgan and Josh really liked my suggestions too!

After that, our group leads gave a short presentation with tips and expectations for our respective teams—Photography/Videography and Social Media.

By the end of our five-hour session, all I could feel was overwhelming gratitude. I’ve never been so sure of something before—this is what I love!

I can’t wait to see what’s coming next!

My Internship Journey Begins – MLK Unity March (Week 1)

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What better way to start than by diving straight into work?

That’s exactly how my exciting internship experience began! Our first assignment was to join the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and record video content for Stetson’s social media. Our team leader, Rodrigo, gave us a brief introduction to his creative process for crafting videos and let us experiment with some amazing equipment. This hands-on learning opportunity was incredible! The professional cameras and lenses were far more advanced than what I’m used to—sorry, duPont-Ball Library, but this gear was on another level.

All the interns had the chance to use the camera and record what we found interesting. I specifically sought out individuals with signs or T-shirts featuring Martin Luther King Jr.’s quotes, believing it would add a human touch to the content. Sharing people’s voices and messages is a great way to make content more relatable and impactful.

In addition to capturing the parade, we interviewed the event coordinator and the DeLand mayor. We asked them to share their thoughts on the significance of MLK Day and why it’s so important. Including perspectives like theirs not only adds credibility but also highlights Stetson’s connection to local community leaders.

Finally, Rodrigo invited us to visit the marketing department office, where he walked us through the post-production process. We learned about saving footage, editing, audio production, and the finer details of putting everything together.

This first experience was incredibly rewarding, and I’m grateful for the chance to engage in hands-on learning and real-world practice. That said, after discussing with my internship coordinator, Morgan, I realized that my true interest lies more in social media strategy than in filming and editing. She assured me that I’d have opportunities to explore that side of marketing as well, which makes me even more excited for what’s to come!

Through my journey at Stetson, I’ve gained clarity about what I want to do—and what I don’t. While I enjoy photography and videography, I don’t see myself pursuing them as a career. I’m eager to explore different areas of marketing that align more closely with my passions, and I hope this internship will give me those opportunities soon! (: