My name is Laura and I'm a senior public relations major at Slippery Rock University. I wanted to take new- media journalism because I'm interested in how media plays a key role in PR. I took a class on social media last semester which I found very interesting and have since decided that I want to work in social media upon graduation. I thought that this class would help expand my knowledge and make me more marketable to future employers.

 I love Walt Disney World and have been there 14 times. It's my favorite place in the world and I have wanted to work there since I was a little kid. My dream job would be to work in their social media department and I plan on making that happen as soon as I can. I danced for 15 years and still teach on the side. I love dance and had the opportunity to dance several times in the ABC Holiday Spectacular Disney Parks Parade that airs on ABC Christmas morning. I want to combine my love for Disney with my love for dance and work with the Dance the Magic organization that set up all of these great opportunities for my dance studio and others across the United States. I think it would be awesome to work with different dance studios and promote their talent and the parade while being in my favorite place. It's crazy to think that all of my dreams could become a reality once I graduate in May, but I couldn't be more excited to see what the future holds! 

My little dancers before the parade this past year. 

A traditional news outlet that interests me is ABC News. Disney owns ABC so obviously it's something that interests me.  I like ABC News because they're up to date on all the breaking news and I can easily access it from my phone or laptop. If I don't work for Disney World I would enjoy working for ABC or one of their affiliates. I've always loved New York City as a back up place to live :) 

A non traditional news outlet that interests me is obviously Disney related. Walt Disney World News has all of the latest information and photos of everything Disney. People not familiar with Disney probably think this is very weird, but if you have any interest in Disney it's a great place to go for information. They give you tips on what resorts to stay at, what parks to visit at which times, places to eat, and so much more. They give you information on new rides being released and all of the new and exciting renovations that are coming to Walt Disney World. It's a great place for me to stay up to date on everything happening at the place I love most.