 |
 |
|
| |
On my first day moving into the dorms at the University
of the Arts, I was overwhelmed. Coming from a small
town in the Poconos, Philadelphia was the unfamiliar,
intimidating big city. Was this really where I wanted
to be?
Soon enough, however, I had gotten my bearings,
and realized this was exactly the college experience
that I needed.
 Three
years later, Philly is now my home. The city has
thoroughly enriched my education, helping me to
grow both academically and personally.
On the Avenue of the Arts, where I live and study,
I am in the middle of the cultural heart of Philly.
The Academy of Music, the Merriam Theater and the
spectacular new Kimmel Center for Performing Arts
surround me with music, dance, and theater all the
time.
As a Communications major, I see the whole city
as my campus. For my writing classes, I can step
out of my front door and interview people from all
walks of life. A favorite subject for my video class
is the majestic City Hall, topped with the famous
William Penn statue, which lies right down the street
from my dorm.
The networking I have been able to accomplish in
Philadelphia will prove invaluable after I graduate.
My friends in other universities outside of the
city marvel at the fact that I go to workshops with
working professionals who have businesses one block
away on Broad Street or Walnut Street.
When I need some time to relax, my favorite walk
is along beautiful Chestnut Street, towards Penn's
Landing. But wherever I choose to wander, I am surrounded
by fantastic city life, from the beautiful stores
along Walnut Street to the funky cafes and shops
along South Street. There's so much to see, to do,
so many restaurants to try - honestly, it's a student's
paradise.
Midway through my junior year, I find myself extremely
satisfied with the choice I made in going to a school
in Philadelphia. The skills I have gathered will
stay with me wherever I go, and I know I am well
prepared to enter the job market. Whether I decide
to edit a documentary, write for an online magazine
or become a creative director for an advertising
agency, I am in the midst of my future here in the
city.
Jennifer Leckstrom
The
University of the Arts
|
|
 |
|
