University of Virginia
Amelia L - First-year Media Studies and Politics Student at UVA!
I am a first year at the University of Virginia planning on majoring in politics and media studies. I am very involved on grounds and am in many clubs, including the ski team, student newspaper, greek life, and student radio. I absolutely love UVA and I can't wait to share it with all of you guys!
About me
- GenderFemale
- Current academic yearFreshman
- Age18
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusPolitical Science
- Personality typeExtroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Arlington, Virginia
Major(s)
Political Philosophy Policy and Law, Media Studies
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Clubs, organizations & involvement
Cavalier Daily (newspaper), Alpine Ski Team, WXTJ (student radio), Virginia Review of Politics, Delta Zeta, Sunrise Movement
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
It has been amazing! It was hard being away from home at first, but I've met so many amazing people that I love and click with and I'm so excited to live with all of them next year. Its also really fun getting to take classes that you're interested in, and it makes the actual school part a lot better than high school. UVA is so beautiful and there is so much to do!
Tip for future students
Don't be afraid to go talk to everyone in your hall - that's how I made a lot of my friends! Also, join clubs that seem interesting to you, and try new things! And maybe don't loft your bed all the way... its been a struggle.
Favorite class
Reimagining the News - the professor was amazing and we had such cool guest speakers - including the CEO of The Onion! I learned a lot about the future of journalism and the innovation in the news industry right now.
Career goals
I want to work in the entertainment industry and/or go into journalism.
Ideal way to spend a free night
I love either going out with my friends or making food and having a movie night together!
High school or secondary school
Yorktown High School, Arlington VA
Meeting point
Statue of Homer on the University of Virginia campus