Chelsea Gillis is a sibling of two from Hudson New Hampshire right outside of Boston Massachusetts. When Gillis was deciding what universities to apply to further her education, UT was a last minute decision. Not long after applying to UT, Gillis received an acceptance letter. Gillis decided it was time to get out of her small town in New Hampshire. She explained” she just wanted to get away” and Tampa, Florida was where she wanted to be.
Coming in as a freshman Gillis had no idea what major she wanted to declare her first year. She knew that The John Sykes School of Business was well known but was not sure if a business major was something she wanted to pursue. As a sophomore, she explored a few more majors and decided nursing would be her next best bet, but after taking a few introduction courses for nursing she knew she was not fit to be a nurse. She said “even my classmates were saying they could not see me in the Nursing Field.”
Gillis now going into her junior year explained “I had to really bare down and choose a major that would benefit and interest me for a career.” Chelsea heard of career services on campus and wanted to receive some guidance for picking a major. Career services told Chelsea to take a personality test online that would help her better decide what her passion was. After taking the test, Gillis realized an Advertising and Public Relations major interested her. She said, “After taking a few introduction courses I really think this is what I want do with my life.” Chelsea plans to graduate with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations in hopes of working for a big PR firm in New York City.
Kelly Bates
Monday, August 31, 2009
Derek "The Idealist" Salzburg
Derek Salzburg is a small town boy with big city dreams. The 19 year old University of Tampa Student spent his summer days working at a movie theater because it was his last resort. He is a lover of fashion and writing so it makes sense his ideal job is to be a features writer for Gentlemen's Quarterly Magazine in New York City. Wearing a short sleeved, mint green button up with blue jeans and black Croc flip flops, Salzburg has knowledge of fashion because he “knows how to put things together well.” A fan of the “preppy” look, J Crew is his favorite store because it is where “simplicity meets relaxation and beach.” With big plans ahead of him, this Florida native will definitely have to prove himself, but anything is possible; he could turn out to be one of GQ's finest writers.
Arielle Hochman
Arielle Hochman
Alexandria "I Don't Know" Guerra
In her search for the ideal college, sophomore, Alexandria Guerra claims, “The Florida sun was calling my name.” The New York native chose the University of Tampa because of its relatively small size and she simply “loves Florida.”
So far on her journey through the hallowed halls and lecture spaces of the University of Tampa, Guerra has found many things she enjoys about UT. The joy she has experienced thus far has been greatly influenced by the many classes she has already partaken in and also ones she has yet to embark on. She greatly loved her Spanish class. “I love learning different languages and also enjoy learning about different cultures,” says Guerra. She is looking forward to this class because she finds the subject interesting, plus the course is required by her major. In addition to Journalism, she is also eager to initiate her foray into her first psychology class here at the University of Tampa, because like Journalism she just finds the subject greatly interesting.
In an attempt to delve deeper into why Guerra chose to partake in Journalism as a course of study, when asked her favorite literary work of prose, her face lit up with excitement as she exclaimed “Catcher and the Rye,” when asked her reasoning why, Guerra explains, “I really love Holden’s character, and the pushing symbolism that is throughout book.”
It certainly seems that Alexandria Guerra, sophomore, Public Relations/Advertising is ready for her next year here at the University of Tampa.
So far on her journey through the hallowed halls and lecture spaces of the University of Tampa, Guerra has found many things she enjoys about UT. The joy she has experienced thus far has been greatly influenced by the many classes she has already partaken in and also ones she has yet to embark on. She greatly loved her Spanish class. “I love learning different languages and also enjoy learning about different cultures,” says Guerra. She is looking forward to this class because she finds the subject interesting, plus the course is required by her major. In addition to Journalism, she is also eager to initiate her foray into her first psychology class here at the University of Tampa, because like Journalism she just finds the subject greatly interesting.
In an attempt to delve deeper into why Guerra chose to partake in Journalism as a course of study, when asked her favorite literary work of prose, her face lit up with excitement as she exclaimed “Catcher and the Rye,” when asked her reasoning why, Guerra explains, “I really love Holden’s character, and the pushing symbolism that is throughout book.”
It certainly seems that Alexandria Guerra, sophomore, Public Relations/Advertising is ready for her next year here at the University of Tampa.
Arielle Awesome Hochman
Arielle Hochman is a junior who just arrived in Tampa on Saturday. She is originally from Great Neck, New York. After she came to University of Tampa her mother moved to Queens where Arielle visits when she wants to go home. Her last days in New York were very fast but exciting; she barely had time to sit down. On Thursday she took the subway from her mother’s house in Queens to her friend Alex Halpern’s in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She slept the night there and they awoke with a busy, rainy day ahead of them. Unfortunately, Arielle had to spend the last day with her friend when it was miserable outside. Arielle said it was pouring all day long. The two drove into Manhattan and went to a thrift store called Beacon’s. Arielle bought a pair of some very handy rain boots. She quickly changed out of her flip flops and put on awesome rain boots. These boots saved her from the muggy, dirty streets of New York. The rain certainly was not going to stop Arielle and Alex. After the thrift store they went to Time Square to continue their shopping where only the best shopping is. Arielle was so excited to go to the H&M in the city, she said it is the best H&M there is.
After they walked the streets of New York, Alex drove back to Brooklyn and Arielle continued moving. She went to go visit her brother. He recently moved to the Upper West side to study law at Columbia. They walked around the city for the rest of the day and then Arielle had to take a train back to Queens so she could get on her plane to Tampa the next day. She now lives with her two friends right by campus. She is so close that it only takes her five minutes to walk to class. Arielle is very excited to be back in Tampa to continue her studies in Public Relations/Advertising.
By:Alex Guerra
After they walked the streets of New York, Alex drove back to Brooklyn and Arielle continued moving. She went to go visit her brother. He recently moved to the Upper West side to study law at Columbia. They walked around the city for the rest of the day and then Arielle had to take a train back to Queens so she could get on her plane to Tampa the next day. She now lives with her two friends right by campus. She is so close that it only takes her five minutes to walk to class. Arielle is very excited to be back in Tampa to continue her studies in Public Relations/Advertising.
By:Alex Guerra
Matthew The Newest Up and Coming Author Desousa.
“At first I only saw computers as a toy, but as the years went on and I got to see the development of them I found it interesting.” Back in the 80’s when computers started becoming more popular, Matthew Desousa was one of the first people in his neighborhood to own one; little did he know then that this so-called “toy” would inspire him to write books on the history of technology. Originally from Massachusetts Mr. Desousa worked as a drafter for an engineering company, but with the callapse of the current economy, unfortunately, Mr. Desousa was laid off. However, this downfall in his life may lead to his ultimate dream job as an author. Mr. Desousa is now currently residing in Florida and attending the University of Tampa to acquire his degree in writing. It seems as though he is following the right path towards his career goal and we can only hope that he continues on that road. “Down the road I hope to get my Bachelors in Science as well that will help me further in this field.”
Ashley "Creative Maniac" Eldridge
Ashley Eldridge is a junior at the University of Tampa and is originally from a small town in Massachusetts about twenty minutes west from Boston. This northern girl chose the sunny state of Florida to spend her college career because of the many good things she heard about the university. When asked why she chose UT, Eldridge said, “I really wanted to go some place far and with a warm climate. You only get four years to do something like this so I wanted to make sure it was what I wanted. When I visited, everything, down to the size of the school, seemed perfect to me.”
Eldridge is an Advertising and Public Relations major, but does not know exactly what she wants to accomplish when she graduates. However, Eldridge is determined to land an internship in the spring semester with any job that interests her. With the job shortage in the economy, Eldridge mainly wants any kind of internship so she can develop a jam-packed resume that will show her experience and help her get the perfect career. Eldridge is sure to find a career by the time she graduates because she is not picky and can be creative with any task given to her. She hopes to one day get a job in the design field, whether it is home decor, computers, or fashion.
Although she’s got her eyes set on the future, it is not always “all work and no play” for this UT girl. Over the summer, Eldridge took many vacations, including ones to Florida and Cape Cod. Eldridge knows the importance to keeping a balanced lifestyle and is careful not to forget to have fun!
Eldridge is an Advertising and Public Relations major, but does not know exactly what she wants to accomplish when she graduates. However, Eldridge is determined to land an internship in the spring semester with any job that interests her. With the job shortage in the economy, Eldridge mainly wants any kind of internship so she can develop a jam-packed resume that will show her experience and help her get the perfect career. Eldridge is sure to find a career by the time she graduates because she is not picky and can be creative with any task given to her. She hopes to one day get a job in the design field, whether it is home decor, computers, or fashion.
Although she’s got her eyes set on the future, it is not always “all work and no play” for this UT girl. Over the summer, Eldridge took many vacations, including ones to Florida and Cape Cod. Eldridge knows the importance to keeping a balanced lifestyle and is careful not to forget to have fun!
Amber “Flame Blower” Flaim
Amber Flaim, a University of Tampa sophomore majoring in advertising and public relations, returns back to Tampa from her home in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Her summer in the Garden State she claimed to be uneventful, however after attending a one week bartending class from 9-5 many new job opportunities await her. In fact, for two weeks at home following her bartending certification she worked at her boyfriend’s parent’s bar and loved it. During her time working there Flaim even learned how to breathe fire! “I thought I was going to singe my face.” Flaim said. She is now eagerly looking for a bartending job here in Tampa now as well.
Flaim also looks forward to playing on her former adult league volleyball team in Tampa. “I originally came down to UT to play on the school’s volleyball team but I decided not to do it” she said. Instead Flaim looked online and researched teams outside the school because she really wanted to continue playing after graduating high school.
Ashley Eldridge
Flaim also looks forward to playing on her former adult league volleyball team in Tampa. “I originally came down to UT to play on the school’s volleyball team but I decided not to do it” she said. Instead Flaim looked online and researched teams outside the school because she really wanted to continue playing after graduating high school.
Ashley Eldridge
Seeking adventure in foreign lands...
An Advertising/Public Relations Major at the University of Tampa, Makayla Dorland is eager to finish her degree and get moving on her dreams. Originally having enrolled at UT as a Management student, she has spent all three previous years at this institution. Currently living off-campus with a full-time job as a waitress at Splitsville and a full load of 19 credits, Makayla will not be experiencing the “senior slide.” After graduation she wants to “pack everything in the car and go.” Since moving from Alaska at age 11, she has moved several times since then and looks forward to fulfilling a goal of backpacking through Europe after graduation. “Learning a foreign language is a long term goal,” she says of her future plans.
Samantha "the new Katie Couric" Andrade
In need of change and sunshine, Samantha Andrade packed her belongings and made the trek to Tampa Florida. For the past three years Samantha called Queens, New York home enrolling in classes at Pace University and taking up bartending to pay the bills. During her academic career at Pace, she found her niche in Broadcast Journalism. Thanks to a professor, Samantha was given the opportunity to work for Transit Transit News station as a news reporter. The station offers big apple commuters the latest on railway and road conditions as well as the best place to grab a quick bite. Samantha confesses “Because of my work at Transit Transit I fell in love with the field.”
With her experience and new found passion, Samantha enrolled at University of Tampa where she will hone her reporting skills and major in Broadcast Journalism. Outside of her academics Samantha is taking on a bartending job as well as a possible internship.
With her experience and new found passion, Samantha enrolled at University of Tampa where she will hone her reporting skills and major in Broadcast Journalism. Outside of her academics Samantha is taking on a bartending job as well as a possible internship.
John "Funny-Bone" Jacobs
For some students, moving into the dorms can seem to be the most stressful of days. For others, it may seem like a total bore. But sometimes, there’s that story that is worth telling repeating all night, at the off-campus kegger down the street. UT Sophomore, John Jacobs, talks about his experience while buying a television off of Craigslist. "We drove to some shady part of Ybor, and picked it up off some guy who has an apartment there. We just gave the guy $600 cash for it and loaded up a 42 inch TV. It was pretty funny.”
A fitting story, for a student who has a passion for writing comedy. He has had works published his high school year book, as well as this week’s edition of The Minaret “It was a piece about the nightlife at UT, specifically the bar and club scene.” When asked how long he knew he wanted to spend his life writing, he replied. "It was in my senior year of high school that I started realizing I wanted to write full time." Continue to look for the Washington DC native’s writing as more will be published in future editions of The Minaret.
A fitting story, for a student who has a passion for writing comedy. He has had works published his high school year book, as well as this week’s edition of The Minaret “It was a piece about the nightlife at UT, specifically the bar and club scene.” When asked how long he knew he wanted to spend his life writing, he replied. "It was in my senior year of high school that I started realizing I wanted to write full time." Continue to look for the Washington DC native’s writing as more will be published in future editions of The Minaret.
Kelly 'Phillies Fanatic' Bates
Kelley Bates is a junior at The University of Tampa. Bates originally started off her college journey at the Westchester University in Pennsylvania, however after Bates's first semester she decided to transfer to The University of Tampa. When asked what made Bates take this decision she replied “I came down to visit my brother and that’s what me decide to transfer to this school.” Bates’s brother Colin is a senior at UT. When asked how he felt about Bates’s decision to transfer, she stated “He didn’t like at first, but it’s better now because we are closer since I have moved down here.” Bates’s major at school is Advertising and Public Relations with a minor in Communications, when asked what Bates wanted to do after she finished her degree; she stated “I love the Phillies [Philadelphia Phillies]! I really want to work for them eventually.” Before heading back to classes for the fall semester, Bates was interning at a Marketing Agency back in Pennsylvania over the summer. Bates is part of the Delta Zeta sorority at school, when asked what made her decide to join a sorority Bates said “When I first came here I really didn’t know anyone and my other two roommates were transfer students too, so I just wanted to try and see what happens. I like it now.” Currently Bates lives with three other sisters in a apartment style dorm on campus. As she said “I like living with them, we are all best friends and two of them are seniors, so it’s nice.”
Hersh 'MoonWalker" Fried- a Matt Hockenjos joint
Hersh “Moon Walker” Fried
You might catch Hersh Fried (pronounced ‘freed’) jamming out on his guitar in his Straz Hall dorm room, hanging out on the beach, or relaxing around Tampa’s scenic campus. Fried originally hails from Del Ray Beach Florida came to University of Tampa three years ago for the proximity to his hometown and the beautiful weather. He enjoyed his freshman year in the infamous second floor of Stadium Center. In the three years following he says that he has “no complaints” and is “definitely loving life.” Before entering his junior year at University of Tampa he spent three weeks traveling in Israel. In his time at home he worked for a prominent stock trading company. After college Fried would love to attend grad school in Tampa; after grad school Fried hopes to use his future political science major to become a Political Diplomat. A diplomat is far from the astronaut dreams of his childhood, but with whatever is in Fried’s future his charismatic personality and desire to achieve will get him far.
You might catch Hersh Fried (pronounced ‘freed’) jamming out on his guitar in his Straz Hall dorm room, hanging out on the beach, or relaxing around Tampa’s scenic campus. Fried originally hails from Del Ray Beach Florida came to University of Tampa three years ago for the proximity to his hometown and the beautiful weather. He enjoyed his freshman year in the infamous second floor of Stadium Center. In the three years following he says that he has “no complaints” and is “definitely loving life.” Before entering his junior year at University of Tampa he spent three weeks traveling in Israel. In his time at home he worked for a prominent stock trading company. After college Fried would love to attend grad school in Tampa; after grad school Fried hopes to use his future political science major to become a Political Diplomat. A diplomat is far from the astronaut dreams of his childhood, but with whatever is in Fried’s future his charismatic personality and desire to achieve will get him far.
Charu "LA hotshot" Bahl
When Charu Bahl boarded an eighteen hour plan ride to come to America, she had high hopes about attending her new school. Having come from Delhi, India, she was looking forward to making new friends and learning all about the country of America. Bahl had lived in India all her life, but once her brother ventured to America to attend college at Boston University, Bahl decided that she too would attend college in America, and the University of Tampa, in Tampa, Florida was her school of choice.
Months earlier, Bahl had received a brochure in the mail for the university, which pictured an aerial view of the campus. The aerial view that was pictured showed a beautiful beach right on campus, and this was the winning point for Bahl. Bahl would later learn that this “beach” was in reality a small river by the side of campus. In the meanwhile however, she dreamt of spending her days at the beach in between classes, and with this idea paired with the school’s large international population in mind, she ventured off to America and began attending classes. To Bahl’s advantage she had gone to an American school since she was young, and was fluent in English. Even with this advantage, it was a hard transition for Bahl. She went from a country where everyone spoke her native language, Hindi, to a place where virtually no one knew Hindi at all. “It was a definite culture shock,” said Bahl,” people here are much more polite and friendly, and everyone is so outgoing.” In her native country of India, most people found their own way and asked very few questions.
Since Bahl has been at the University of Tampa, she has enjoyed all three years of her college experience. She has made many friends and has become very accustomed to the American way of life. With only one year left at the university, she looks forward to graduating and moving onto the next stage of her life. She will be graduating with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. “My grandfather introduced me to many actors and actresses in Bollywood, and I saw their publicists and knew instantly that is what I wanted to do” said Bahl. Bahl hopes to successfully graduate in May and obtain a job as a publicist in the city of Los Angeles.
By: Chelsea Gillis
Months earlier, Bahl had received a brochure in the mail for the university, which pictured an aerial view of the campus. The aerial view that was pictured showed a beautiful beach right on campus, and this was the winning point for Bahl. Bahl would later learn that this “beach” was in reality a small river by the side of campus. In the meanwhile however, she dreamt of spending her days at the beach in between classes, and with this idea paired with the school’s large international population in mind, she ventured off to America and began attending classes. To Bahl’s advantage she had gone to an American school since she was young, and was fluent in English. Even with this advantage, it was a hard transition for Bahl. She went from a country where everyone spoke her native language, Hindi, to a place where virtually no one knew Hindi at all. “It was a definite culture shock,” said Bahl,” people here are much more polite and friendly, and everyone is so outgoing.” In her native country of India, most people found their own way and asked very few questions.
Since Bahl has been at the University of Tampa, she has enjoyed all three years of her college experience. She has made many friends and has become very accustomed to the American way of life. With only one year left at the university, she looks forward to graduating and moving onto the next stage of her life. She will be graduating with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. “My grandfather introduced me to many actors and actresses in Bollywood, and I saw their publicists and knew instantly that is what I wanted to do” said Bahl. Bahl hopes to successfully graduate in May and obtain a job as a publicist in the city of Los Angeles.
By: Chelsea Gillis
Matt "Livin the Dream" Hockenjos
Matt Hockenjos spent his summer in his hometown of Downington Pennsylvania, where he was a lifeguard at random pools around town and mostly just hung out. Over the summer Matt saw the movie “The Hangover” and was surprised by how much he liked it. To sum up how he felt about the movie, Matt said “I didn’t think it was going to happen, but it happened.” He came back down to Tampa 2 weeks before class started and has been cleaning his friend’s pool and “enjoying Tampa”. Matt ended up going to the University of Tampa because he was recruited to run on the cross country team and at the young age of twenty is currently retired and fully enjoying the time off. Matt currently lives in Straz and classified his status at Tampa as “Juniorish”, as he’s only 4 credits away from being an official Junior. In Matt’s free time he likes to run, take pictures, listen to music (specifically Reggae and R&B) and has a job off campus as a track coach at Tampa Prep. He likes going out on weekends to Jerk Hut , The Hut, Pizza Hut and Taco Hut. Basically Matt is just a fan of anyplace with the word “Hut” in it. Matt said his life goal is to simply “be happy” or to “live the dream” and claims that he’s making progress on achieving this goal.
Rachel "Beach Bum" Yonkunas
Rachel Yonkunas is a sophomore here at the University of Tampa. She decided to come to UT because of their outstanding communications program. “I want to be a talk show host,” said Rachel. She has always been into writing and knew she wanted to do something that would get her on television, so she figured that a degree in communications would prepare her for her career in front of the camera. Rachel is originally from Connecticut. One might ask what made her make the trip all the way down to UT, all Rachel had to say to that was “I love Florida.” She was also looking at the University of Florida and Roger Williams in Rhode Island, but cancelled that out right away because it was not in the warm, sunny, beach weather that she so badly desired.
Over the summer, Rachel kept herself busy waitressing at Shady Glen serving up burgers and other all-American food to her hungry customers. She also made a trip to Nantucket to visit her sister who was working there for the summer. There she had a relaxing vacation and spent most of her time riding bikes around the island checking out some of the amazing houses there and lounging at the beach. Now, Rachel is living in Brevard here on campus and enjoys spending her time, between classes and after homework of course, hanging out at the pool or the beach with her friends.
Over the summer, Rachel kept herself busy waitressing at Shady Glen serving up burgers and other all-American food to her hungry customers. She also made a trip to Nantucket to visit her sister who was working there for the summer. There she had a relaxing vacation and spent most of her time riding bikes around the island checking out some of the amazing houses there and lounging at the beach. Now, Rachel is living in Brevard here on campus and enjoys spending her time, between classes and after homework of course, hanging out at the pool or the beach with her friends.
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