Happy 1st blog entry!

Hello!

My name is Hannah Goodman and I am currently a Digital Technology & Culture major at WSU-TC.

I spent the past 3 years studying Cinema and Television Arts at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) in Los Angeles.

Recently, the ENTIRE Cal State University system faced a $41 MILLION dollar BUDGET CUT. Yes, you read that right -- $41million! What does that mean for CSU students? Increase in tuition AND cuts in programs (meaning, fewer classes offered).

As a 23 year old student from Washington, I just could not afford the tuition and expensive rent (and I mean EXPENSIVE....we are talking $750/month for a roach infested studio and rowdy neighbors!).

My solution? Head on home to the Tri-Cities and finish up at WSU-TC. Although the transfer back to Washington from California cost me about 25 upper division credits, I know that my wallet and my sanity will be grateful.

It is going to be an interesting transition back to small(ish) town life from big city living -- but this decision was what I needed to get my education complete, and that is my top priority at this point in my life.

If you would like to read more about the CSUN budget cuts...visit this link: http://sundial.csun.edu/2009/07/budget-cuts-unexpectedly-take-away-classes-that-students-need-to-graduate/

Los Angeles can be a wonderful place for students hoping to go into the media and entertainment industries. I would be more than happy to share my knowledge with anyone who may be interested in going down that path!

Hmm -- that is my recent academic life in a nutshell. I look forward to reading everyones blogs!

See you tomorrow!