Hello, my name is Allie Zlotky, and I am a Senior from Dallas, Texas, majoring in Strategic Communication and minoring in Public Relations. I decided to attend Chapman because of its quality education, size, location, and atmosphere. Chapman takes the initiative to get students involved in our local, national, and global communities. This shows that Chapman is a place that cares for its students and wants them to succeed outside of the University, which was important to me when deciding what college to attend. Outside of school, my interests include going to the beach, doing pilates, and traveling.

I chose the School of Communication because communication is at the heart of all aspects of my life. Specifically, I have a special interest in studying communication because I want to have a career in which personal interaction is the focus of my job due to my passion of working with people. Regardless of what career direction I end up taking, I know my most important skills will be my speaking and writing abilities. This will help prepare me especially well for my other academic interests, such as public relations, advertising, marketing, and media.

My favorite class has been Interpersonal Communication with Professor Downey. It has been super cool to learn about how our relationships affect our communication. My professors have been nice and approachable, and all my classes have been interesting thus far. I enjoy the amount of collaboration I am able to have with my peers through group projects and discussions. The level of collaboration makes me feel like I am learning from my classmates and creating close bonds with them.

During my junior year, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy, where I took classes in fashion and marketing. Living and studying in Florence not only allowed me to immerse myself in a new culture but also gave me the chance to explore how communi

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cation connects with global industries. This experience pushed me outside my comfort zone, helped me grow personally and academically, and gave me a new perspective on how culture and creativity influence marketing and communication.

I chose to apply for the Program Advisory Board because I had been looking for ways to get involved as a leader in the Chapman community, since I believe that you get out of something what you put into it. The Advisory Board has improved my leadership skills and given me the experience to help me be successful in the field of communication. Working to help others and enhance the student experience in the School of Communication is important to me. I have enjoyed my experience so far and look forward to meeting new people and helping others in the future!

As a senior, I have been reflecting on how much I’ve grown during my time at Chapman. Over the past few years, I’ve built strong relationships with my professors and peers, gained valuable experience in my classes, and learned more about myself and the career path I want to take. Being a senior also makes me excited about what comes next. While it feels bittersweet to be nearing the end of my college journey, I feel prepared and confident moving forward because of the education, opportunities, and community I’ve had at Chapman.

Feel free to contact me at zlotky@chapman.edu.