Why did you choose to attend UM?
The tuition was at a good price and there was great opportunity.
The tuition was at a good price and there was great opportunity.
When and how did you choose your major(s)/minor(s)?
I chose nearing the end of my senior year of high school. I’ve been making movies and videos for years, so it just seemed like the right thing to do.
I chose nearing the end of my senior year of high school. I’ve been making movies and videos for years, so it just seemed like the right thing to do.
What would you tell a high school student about your major? What is most important for them to know if they’re interested in pursuing that field of study?
Film Production has been awesome while I’ve been at the university. The best thing that is given to you is the equipment and readings. My advice to take the time and free equipment and soak everything up while you can. Create as much as you can.
Film Production has been awesome while I’ve been at the university. The best thing that is given to you is the equipment and readings. My advice to take the time and free equipment and soak everything up while you can. Create as much as you can.
Why is your department a special place?
I’ve been able to make a special group of friends at the film department. I’ve never been in a room with other creatives like this before and it’s a great feeling.
I’ve been able to make a special group of friends at the film department. I’ve never been in a room with other creatives like this before and it’s a great feeling.
What are your 3 favorite things about your major/department at UM?
- Close relationship with professors.
- A community.
- Small enough where I can get to know everyone."
- Close relationship with professors.
- A community.
- Small enough where I can get to know everyone."
Can you tell me about a professor or a class you’ve taken that has had the most impact on you?
A class that has really had an impact is this English literature class about the future. The materials and discussions have opened my brain to some of the many ways different ways to tell a story.
A class that has really had an impact is this English literature class about the future. The materials and discussions have opened my brain to some of the many ways different ways to tell a story.
What has been one of your most memorable or enjoyable moments at UM?
My first week at UM was really special. Being able to experience all the events and meet new people all at once was great. After being in high school with the same people it was great to see new faces that are just like you.
My first week at UM was really special. Being able to experience all the events and meet new people all at once was great. After being in high school with the same people it was great to see new faces that are just like you.
What do you hope to do after you graduate? What are your career goals/ plans for postgraduation?
I hope to go to the filmmaking industry, whatever that looks like. Whether I make movies here in Mississippi or anywhere else, I’ll probably end up directing.
I hope to go to the filmmaking industry, whatever that looks like. Whether I make movies here in Mississippi or anywhere else, I’ll probably end up directing.
Apart from school, how do you spend your time in Oxford? What are your hobbies, favorite places to go, etc.?
I love to play guitar, piano, sometimes paint, or go to campus events. I like to go out and eat with friends or watch movies at the school.
I love to play guitar, piano, sometimes paint, or go to campus events. I like to go out and eat with friends or watch movies at the school.
What is your go-to meal in Oxford?
I love getting a quesadilla from South Depot. It costs around $10 and it’s a lot of food so it’s worth it.
I love getting a quesadilla from South Depot. It costs around $10 and it’s a lot of food so it’s worth it.
What are you binge watching or reading right now?
I’m currently reading Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol.
I’m currently reading Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol.
What are some dream travel destinations?
Seattle, the country side of France, and Poland.
Seattle, the country side of France, and Poland.
What is one thing you wish you knew as an incoming freshman that you’d tell your past self (about the general college experience)?
Be a little more patient with everything. Not everything has to happen so fast. It's okay to wait for things.
Be a little more patient with everything. Not everything has to happen so fast. It's okay to wait for things.
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