Name: Laura Moya
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Communications and Media and Screen Studies
Hometown: Miami, Florida
What did you do for your recent birthday?
I just turned 21 and it was on a Sunday so I obviously had to go to brunch with my friends! I got to order mimosas and that night I went to Jingle Ball and bought some overly priced margaritas from TD Garden. I will also be celebrating with my friends back home once finals are over for everyone. All in all, it was a great day.
Tell us about your study abroad next semester!
I am so excited to be studying in Dublin, Ireland next semester! I have always known that I wanted to study abroad while I am in college, and now that time has finally come. I have never been to Ireland before, but based off what I have seen from my friends’ travels it looks absolutely beautiful. I think I am most excited to be able to travel all around Europe with such convenience while I am over there, including some pit stops in Paris and London before I settle down in Dublin for the semester!
What are you going to miss most about Northeastern?
I think I will miss the people the most. I know I will make new friends and meet interesting people while I am abroad, but the familiarity of your friends is always nice. It is also great coming back from all the different experiences we have, whether it be co-op, dialogue, study abroad, etc., and being able to share that with them.
What’s your favorite thing about Her Campus?
I joined Her Campus this semester and I absolutely love it! I love the atmosphere and the girls in the club, as well as the freedom to be able to write pretty much whatever you would like. Next semester, I am going to be an editor on the E-board and I am so excited to be more involved and be able to contribute with both writing and editing articles. Plus, the free goodies don’t hurt either.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to our readers?
Not to sound cliche, but I sincerely believe you should follow your passion, no matter what anyone says. From high school until now, I have changed my mind about my career path countless times, from being a teacher, to a doctor, to a news anchor, to not really sure what I wanted anymore. Coincidentally enough, Her Campus actually helped me figure out that I LOVE writing about television shows and want to pursue a television publicity type career. Being valedictorian in high school, people always had very high expectations of me and when they realized I want to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, some people were a bit shocked to say the least. Regardless of that however, I found what I love and I am ready to prove anyone wrong that thinks I cannot be successful with it.