One of my favorite classes that I am currently taking is my screenwriting course. Every week for our homework we watch and read the screenplay of a critically acclaimed film (this week it happened to be The Graduate). Additionally, throughout the course we have been working on our own short screenplays. We critique each others work in class and assign our peers to act out the roles; which is both a fun and rewarding experience, as you get to hear your own piece preformed. All of my liberal arts classes have been very small which has made it incredibly easy to form relationships with my professors as well as my peers.
This past semester I studied abroad in Sydney, Australia through the School of Liberal Arts. I attended the University of Sydney where I took classes in Australian art, film, and history. I even took an English course titled “Imagining America” (where I was the only American student in the class). I also completed a digital media internship for credit during my time abroad. It was truly a cultural immersive experience as I lived in a residential college, St. John’s, among 250 Australians. All of my credits transferred back as Tulane credits and even after going abroad I still have the option to graduate a full semester early.My experiences in the classroom have prepared me so well for future internship and job opportunities. Having to participate in class on a daily basis has made me a very confident public speaker as well as given me the ability to quickly think on my feet. This summer I have secured an Entertainment internship in Los Angeles by utilizing the Tulane alumni network. I am excited for the opportunity and know I am well prepared from all of the skills I have gained in my coursework!
Maddie McGee is a Junior graduating in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Digital Media Production with a minor in Economics.
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