Matthew Narea
Major: Human Biology
Minors: Psychology & Literature and Film Studies
What factors contributed to you choosing your program(s)?
I choose Literature and Film Studies because trying to analyze different stories and films is endlessly fun for me. Being able to actually study what I was already extremely passionate about allowed me to have both a fun and stimulating idea of school.
What tips/advice can you provide to students just starting or considering this program(s)?
- Do something you love. If you鈥檙e passionate about literature and film, the program is fantastic. Make sure you put in the work, but still enjoy the classes.
- Talk to your professors and be a social person. Make connections with people who have the same passions as you.
What will you do with your degree after graduation? (Future plans?)
After graduating, I hope to become a full-time filmmaker or perhaps work with directing and creating advertisements. I also want to publish my own poetry book one day.
What has your academic journey during your time been like as you progress toward graduation?
I came into first year studying something I had lost my love for. My grades suffered because I simply had no more enjoyment for learning. After finding out I could study film, I immediately joined the program. I started enjoying writing essays for the first time in my life, I doubled my GPA, and everything got easier because I was actually happy with my classes. I went from academic probation to finally being confident about the idea of actually graduating.