By: Sean McNally My name is Sean McNally, and I’m a junior majoring in video/television and film at Hofstra. I’m from a small town on Long Island called Sayville. Though for years I had intended on studying only filmmaking in college, I decided to take on this conglomerate degree in order to expand my horizons,…
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Off to the City of Angels
By: Leah Lane Hi! I’m Leah Lane, a junior at Hofstra University studying television and video production. Coming to school at Hofstra University has given me priceless opportunities and connections that I couldn’t be more grateful for. Living so close to New York City has allowed me to build connections and network with people in one…
Los Angeles, I’m Yours
By: Sam Thor Hello! I’m Sam Thor, a film and video/television major at Hofstra University. Going into my spring semester of senior year, I’ve had a multitude of exciting experiences during college, including three internships: at the JCC Film Festival, on a web series called War Games, and most recently, at Marvel Entertainment. On top…
Next Stop, LA!
By: Shayla Sales Hello! My name is Shayla Sales and I am a junior, public relations major. When I first learned of my acceptance into the Hofstra in LA program, I was ecstatic for many reasons. Considering I’ve never visited LA, I had always imagined the lifestyle and environment that I see so often portrayed…
A New Adventure
By: Sophie Kabel Hello! My name is Sophie Kabel and I am a junior at Hofstra University majoring in video/television. I am originally from Olympia, Washington and I decided to travel across the country to study at Hofstra because of the quality education and facilities, and the fantastic extracurricular activities offered here. As hoped, I…
We Aren’t in NY Anymore
By: Antreise Lacey My name is Antreise Lacey and you’re reading my Hofstra in LA blog post! This is the part where I draw the imaginary Mickey Mouse ears, or in this case the Hofstra emblem in the bottom left screen with my colorful wand thingy. All jokes aside, I am super excited to partake…
Hopped off the Plane at LAX
Day 0: Looking Forward to L.A.
A Cross-Country Game Changer
By: Brittany McGowan I’m Brittany McGowan, a junior at Hofstra University working towards a bachelor’s in video/television & film, and I’ve only ever known New York. I’m a Long Islander through and through, so it never occurred to me to go elsewhere for work when I have “the city” about an hour from my house…
LA, Here I Come!
By: Kristen Krupski Hello! I am Kristen Krupski and I am a video/TV and business major here at Hofstra University. I will be graduating this upcoming month (Dec. 19th to be exact) and I’m beyond excited to go on this trip. My entire time at Hofstra, I’ve been working to prove that I deserve to…
See You Soon, LA
By: Sara Whitman I’ve never been to Los Angeles, but soon, that will all change. I am participating in the Hofstra University Lawrence HerbertSchool of Communication’s “Hofstra in LA” program in January of 2019. This trip is a week of meetings and networking with Lawrence Herbert alumni and other professionals in the entertainment industry designed…
Hofstra in LA 2019 