Learning to Love West Virginia
Writing this final blog has been hard. It seems impossible to put into words what I’ve experienced these last nine months and how I’ve...
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Trust the Climb
I can only look at the experience I’ve had while a part of BrandJRNY as meant to be. After the first semester of my freshman year, I...
Thx for the memories, BrandJRNY
Well folks, it’s me again, coming to you with my last blog for BrandJRNY ever. Can you believe that? I sure can’t. Wasn’t it just the...
The Chapter of Growth
I remember walking into my last advising appointment and I was dreading hearing the word "capstone." Naturally, I wanted something that...
Grit Became my Mantra
When my first interview for BrandJRNY came around, I still remember how nervous I was. I called my mom to help calm me down on my way...
It’s All About the “JRNY”
Hello, again! Hannah here. I hope everyone is staying safe and washing their hands. I’m looking forward to the time when we can all see...
Point Pleasant at Multiple Angles
As the Point Pleasant photographer, it's important for me to be prepared for the many different photo situations I could find myself in....
From Camera Shy to Camera Fly
I was taking a risk when I first signed up for BrandJRNY. I have always been interested in creative work, but I had never made a video...
Photographing for a Different Audience
Photography is my life's passion. It drives me, inspires me, and, occasionally, requires me to climb a dilapidated wood ladder behind the...
From Camera to Screen
When I started working with BrandJRNY, one of the hardest things to do was to put aside my editing style when it comes to photos. In my...
We Can Be a Helping Hand
With a very successful brand launch for Point Pleasant at the beginning of March, the Brand Storytelling team and I were very excited...
Finding the Connection
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my time with BrandJRNY in the Point Pleasant community was cut a lot shorter than expected. However...
Take it With You
In mid-March, just before Spring Break, I unknowingly walked into a classroom at West Virginia University for the last time. As...
Website Wonders - And Worries.
In this time of panic, confusion, and uncertainty, it’s a relief to be able to look back on a good memory. One that at the moment, you...
Adapt & Conquer, but Stay Home
Deep down, I thought we would return to campus after spring break. I thought that this virus would miss us, like when the weatherman gets...
Feeling the Heat
It was 6:56 p.m., and I was feeling the heat. We had over a hundred people sitting down and about 30 more standing as Dr. Colistra...
How you can stay motivated during unforeseen circumstances
The past month has been a bit different than we expected, to say the least. Over these past four weeks, WVU has transitioned to all...
Checking In On Your People Isn’t Just Nice, It’s Necessary
Hi! It’s me, again. I’m still Hannah, and I’m happy to report that I’m still enjoying my position as Brand Manager for BrandJRNY’s...
A New Normal
Sitting in class on March 12, I had no idea that it would be our last team meeting in person. Our regular days of walking into Martin...
Connecting through a Camera
I've always loved telling stories. As long as I can remember, I would be the one who volunteered to read in front of the class. I lit up...