https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1 My virtual community en-us 2021-07-05 18:27:49 UTC 2025-04-16 16:28:46 UTC hello@padlet.com msaltzman https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1637651562 ¡Hola! I'm the professor for this course. I've spent the pandemic in Western Massachusetts and am really missing Philly, I'll move back in August. My interests are 35mm film photography, walking around cities, and of course teaching! This summer I need to stay home because I have to finish writing a book about Barcelona. The pandemic has made me think about how short life is and made me question what I'm doing with my life. I just want to do what is helpful to myself and others, and enjoy the present more. On that note, I'm really looking forward to sharing some interesting aspects of images and film with you all!]]> 2021-07-05 18:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1637651562 msaltzman https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1637887081 Hello! I'm Victoria but I also go by Tori. This is my senior year at West Chester University. I transferred from Delaware County Community College and am majoring in Studio Arts and minoring in Art History. I've spent the pandemic painting at home and missing the art studios. Getting to create work in person with other artists was so much fun and I felt like I was learning more. I'm a singer and I lead worship at my church in Middletown, DE. This summer, I went to Disney World for the first time! I'm looking forward to learning and getting to know you all this semester!]]> 2021-07-06 00:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1637887081 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1638900846 Hey everyone! My name is Molly Majors and I’m a Media & Culture major. I’ll be starting my senior year in the fall, with plans to graduate in the spring! I moved into my own apartment in the Borough about 3 years ago & it was definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’m really into social media and actually run an Instagram account for restaurants & local eateries in West Chester. I’ve gotten to work with several companies including Insomnia Cookies, Hanks Sauce, Saxbys, Iron Hill, Playa Bowls and a couple other local restaurants! I’ve been working really hard on starting my own digital marketing company and plan to start taking on clients soon. Besides social media, I love to spend time with my Mom and take my cat everywhere with me, including the beach. (No kidding, he loves it) I’m truly looking forward to being back in person in the fall semester!]]> 2021-07-06 14:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1638900846 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639054238 Hi, I’m Kat! I am an English Writings major with a film criticism minor and am going into my junior year. I love writing songs and poetry and playing my guitar. I don’t have any big summer plans but I am up at my family beach house in Wildwood this week. I spent quarantine working on myself and my mental health as well as writing and doing lots of art. I am really excited to be in person again soon, but hopefully can still make some friends virtually in this class! ]]> 2021-07-06 16:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639054238 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639151258 Hi. I'm Sarah, but some of my friends call me Mattson (my middle name). I am a Media & Culture major. I recently got a puppy named Fang - because he is so ferocious looking, right?! Actually, he is named after Hagrid's dog in Harry Potter, and is a real lovebug. I disliked the way the pandemic changed my life so much. I loved being on my own at WCU and, even though I love my family, I resented being at home when I could have been at school. It did get better over time, though, and I am excited to be living in an apartment and starting my junior year at West Chester in August. I am spending the summer training Fang, but I am also lifeguarding and giving swim lessons, and will go down to LBI for a week with my family before school starts. I am really looking forward to in-person learning this Fall, but this class really works well with my schedule this summer.]]> 2021-07-06 18:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639151258 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639184592 Hi! I'm Valeria but I go by Val. I'm a Communications Major finishing out my senior year and will be graduating this December. I'm currently living outside of the borough of West Chester in my own apartment that I share with my boyfriend, our lovely pup, Leo, and our cat Scarlett. My interests include either being a homebody and binge watching Netflix shows or watching movies (I'm currently making my way through the top 100 films) or when I'm not at home I'm working as a bartender at a local restaurant or out spending time with friends and family. The pandemic was a difficult time but I appreciated being at home and being able to learn from my own environment but at the same time I'm excited to be able to be in-person and get out and socialize! I'm looking forward to this class and finishing out the rest of the summer on a good note!]]> 2021-07-06 19:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639184592 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639257331 Hi! I'm Matt, I'm a a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies with a film criticism minor. This will be my Junior year this semester. I like to read, swim, play tennis, watch and study film, and I'm trying to learn Piano for the summer. For summer plans I'm just spending time with friends and family while figuring out things for my future like internships. Since movie theaters have opened back up, I'm trying to go as often as I can to make a top 10 films list for the year. I'm really excited to go back to West Chester in person this fall and be around people again.]]> 2021-07-06 21:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639257331 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639277755 Hi! I'm Elizabeth, but I go by Beth. I am a Communication Sciences and Disorders major and I'm about to be in my senior year. During the pandemic I was actually pregnant and had my baby girl in September. I was kind of happy to not be at work and stuck at home relaxing while pregnant. I currently work full time in Philadelphia as a medical coder. So, I have a lot to juggle between work, school, and a baby but somehow it works. I really enjoy working out, it's like a release and it relaxes me!]]> 2021-07-06 21:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639277755 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639366434 Hi! I'm Madeline, but I go by Maddie. I'm a full time dental hygienist in Center City and I live in Fairmount, Philadelphia. I decided to go back to school to get my degree in health science during the pandemic. I started last summer and will be hopefully graduating this winter. I say hopefully because I tore my ACL and I am getting ACL surgery at the end of this month, so that may make it hard to finish this fall. Going back to school online has been a good transition for me between work and home life, but I do miss being in a classroom!]]> 2021-07-06 23:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639366434 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639386418 Hi! I'm Kristen and I am currently a senior at WCU. I am a math major with a statistics concentration. Throughout the pandemic, I kept busy by taking a course or two over breaks, getting outside to exercise and walk my dog, and recently, finalizing my resume and applying for jobs. I'm grateful we will be on-campus this fall since it will be my last semester and I didn't want to be remote. I am looking forward to having a creative outlet with this class after taking math courses non-stop!]]> 2021-07-07 00:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639386418 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639536588 Hi, I'm Keirsten! My major is Social Work and I will be a junior this upcoming fall semester! I just transferred to West Chester this past spring, so I'm excited to actually be on campus in the fall, even though ill be commuting! I love to go on hikes, trips to the beach, and watch horror movies! have two dogs, a Pitbull and a German Shepard! During the pandemic I was unemployed, however I was able to keep myself busy by babysitting my nephew, and either going for walks or working out at home! That was one of the main things that kept me going through the pandemic! I'm happy that things are starting to go slightly back to normal now!]]> 2021-07-07 01:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639536588 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639538271 Hi! I'm Alisha. I'm currently a junior at WCU. I am a Social Work major. I have already worked in the social services field for the past 8 years so I decided to work toward my BSW. I transferred to WCU from DCCC so I haven't taken a class in person yet. I am also a mom. I have one daughter who keeps me busy. One of my biggest interests currently in reading. I've read 6 books in the last 3 months which is pretty crazy for me. I always feel like I don't have much free time but completing that many books while working full time and going to school is pretty impressive to me :) ]]> 2021-07-07 01:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1639538271 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1641986451 Hi! I'm Dawanya I am a senior at WCU my major is Social Work. I Graduated from  Community College with my Associates in Behavioral Health and transferred here.I have not taking a class in person yet I am a bit settled in doing online with zoom classes even though sometimes it becomes overwhelming. Covid has changed my life in a way of being super careful not wanting to be in crowds so even though things are going back to normal I am worried. My summer plans is to pass my classes and go on a few trips. I love watching Disney movies. I am passionate about making change for those in serious need of it and have little resources to do so, and I am happy to meet everyone and learn something new.]]> 2021-07-08 14:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1641986451 https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1647885308 Hello! I am senior wrapping up my degree in English Studies with a minor in Journalism. I feel like I'm crawling across the finish line here, what with how COVID has impacted both the structure of in-person class and it's effect on my motivation to keep that flame going during the hollow, isolated faux-exchange of remote class.  EEEE. 
I just moved to West Philly from West Chester and I'm acclimating nicely to the new scenery. My passions include writing music and literature, and my latest hobby has been architecture and interior design-- no doubt inspired by my moving process and the clean slate I have to curate a certain vibe and decorate a home. I never really pay attention to film, but I do want to get more into that so I think this class will help contribute to that goal.]]> 2021-07-13 16:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/msaltzman/tn3gg7r5q1cgibb1/wish/1647885308