The one where Jessica graduates

Quickly approaching graduation in April 2018, Jessica Provo reflects on her time at Oakland University and her experience in the communication and journalism program.

“Journalism has helped me become a better writer and I am constantly on the learning important newsworthy information,” said Provo. Going through the communication and journalism program at OU has helped her step out of her comfort zone and realize what her dream job is.

Oakland University senior, Jessica Provo, walks to Vandenberg dining hall to grab a snack on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. She often has classes in this building because the Journalism program is housed on the first floor.

“I want to work in social media, writing and marketing for a big brand,” said Provo. With her graduation date set for April, she knows that the skills she has learned from OU will set her apart from the crowd. OU offers a unique experience to their students because the campus community and classes are so small. The difference between a lecture hall of 100 or more students and a small class of 20 or less is  immense.

“I like that OU is a big commuter campus that offers various programs and gives you the option to live on campus too,” said Provo. Living in Macomb, Provo drives about 40 minutes to campus each day for school. She currently lives with her family to save money and works at Habitat for Humanity in Macomb.

“I am so excited to graduate, but I do love the campus and community at OU,” said Provo.

Walking towards their 10:00a.m. class, Jordyn Dimaso (left) and Jessica Provo (right) chat about their upcoming assignments on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. Both are currently taking multimedia journalism to learn more about the many ways to tell a story.