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 Hello, my name is Judith Reyes and I am now a senior at Fort lauderdale high school. I took the Aice media studies AS level the previous year and I am back this year taking the A level course. Last year when taking as media studies, I realized that theres an entire world behind media. That its not just photography or filming, there are a numerous amount small factores in the media world that are required and essential. I learned about the sound in films, how to creat these sounds and identify different sounds. A wide variety of shots and angles, and so much more. Not much has changed about myself from last year,  over the summer since I didn't go outside the country, I spent a majority of my time watching films. During these films I was able to identify different shots, angles, which I learned last year which I think it very interesting. My favorite movie genre of all time is suspense, then romance, and finally action. One of my favorite suspense films originally from Netflix is the film HUSH. I am currently very invested in watching, Only murders in the building, so far so good. Besides watching movies, I also spend much of time now doing schoolwork since this year is one of the most vital years of my life. I also joined the book club because I significantly enjoy reading. Last year I talked about my new pet bunny which was only three months old, he is now 1 year old and we found him a new partner. I enjoy caring for them as they are very sweet and adorable. I also spend a lot of time at church, I sing in the choir which I enjoy greatly and also the people there who are extremely friendly. I spend a lot of time with my family who I appreciate deeply. I like to help the community around me so this year I joined the environmental club at my school. It is every tuesday and we recycle after school. It gives me a satisfying feeling because I feel that I am helping. 

 


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