#GiveUNCMJ with Samantha Perry '20

SAMANTHA PERRY ’20 UNC School of Media and Journalism

“I’m from Piscataquis County Samantha 7:30am (pop. 17,535) in Maine. ” What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s: “I’m from Piscataquis County (pop. 17,535) in Maine.

I moved to NC and was working on campus when my colleagues encouraged me to give college another try.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

Samantha 8:30am

“When I transferred into the MJ-school from

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s:

m Durham Tech, it was a dream come true!”

“When I transferred into the MJ-school from Durham Tech, it was a dream come true! A scholarship helped me prepare over the summer. I took five classes at the MJ-school this past fall semester.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

Samantha 9:30am

What’s your Carolina story?

This is Samantha’s: “I received my acceptance letter at work. I was terrified of getting rejected.

I went home to open it alone. When I got the good news, I called my mom and we celebrated. She always told me I could do it.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s: “The summer transfer program made a real impression on me. The classes allowed me to get to know Carolina.

I met some students in their 20s, like me, who became friends.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s:

“I want to do it all! Time management skills make that possible. I take five classes, work part-time on campus, co-edit The Durham VOICE newspaper and write for The Daily Tar Heel. Whew!” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story?

This is Samantha’s: “I always knew that journalism was for me, but I was nervous about entering such a competitive field. The graduates of the MJ-school show me how well the school prepares us, and that made me much more confident.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s: “Colleagues at work told me to dream big.

I learned about the private support available to help make Carolina accessible to everyone. I began to dream about a college education.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story?

This is Samantha’s:

“The Durham VOICE is a community newspaper.

I’m co-editor. We recently worked on an MLK Parade story together. I learn so much from my co-editor and everyone on the team.

And we have fun!” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story?

This is Samantha’s: “My favorite place on campus is the Park Library because it is never too crowded and they play live feeds of puppies and kittens!” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s: “Over the summer, I met so many non-traditional students just like me. The summer transfer program was the perfect time to get to know other students before the bustle of fall semester began.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s: “Working with a team of student journalists at The Daily Tar Heel is great training for my future. I went from copyeditor in the fall to reporter this semester.

The DTH network is amazing!” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s:

“Paisley is my dog. She’s my escape from it all when my busy schedule gets overwhelming. She’s a Tar Heel, too!” #dogsoftwitter giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story?

This is Samantha’s: “My favorite professor this semester is Jock Lauterer.

Not only is he a great teacher, but he has given me the tough love that I needed to begin adjusting to Carolina.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s: “My father (at right, holding baby me) is a Navy vet who went back to school to teach special education. That was inspiring! I decided to give it a shot.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s:

In Teaching Associate Professor Kate Sheppard’s News Lab class this spring, we’re learning to create tomorrow’s news products. I’m making an app that identifies advertising in social media.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story? This is Samantha’s: “I’ve got the @TarHeelFootball schedule in my calendar for this fall, my senior year! See you at the spring game.”

Spring Football Game Saturday, April 13 giveunc.unc.edu/mj

What’s your Carolina story?

This is Samantha’s: “I’ve lived in Dover-Foxcroft, Spokane and now Chapel Hill.

I’d like to do some traveling, but eventually settle into a smaller community and report on local news.” giveunc.unc.edu/mj

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