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Name<\/strong>: Marisa Thomas
\nHometown<\/strong>: Fort Worth, Texas
\nMajor<\/strong>: Cinema and Media Studies<\/p>\n

Texas Christian University is a place that is not only growing, but also offering new and exciting programs. Marisa Thomas \u201919 was one of the first students to commit to the new cinema and media studies major. \u201cBeing one of the first students in this major was a little daunting but all the professors were incredibly encouraging,\u201d she said. \u201cIt was also very exciting being able to represent the first graduating class of a major that will be at TCU for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thomas served as president of the Cinema and Media Society club. She said that it was one of her more relaxed roles because she loved discussing film and television with other people who enjoyed cinema just as much as she did.<\/p>\n

\u201cCinema and media studies is a major that is focused on reading other peoples\u2019 writings and watching films that relate to certain themes. It is a major that teaches someone to see unique themes in films and allows you to make certain connections throughout the film,\u201d Thomas said. \u201cAlso, it\u2019s really fun to be able to critique films with other people who care about film and television.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thomas reflects on all the fond memories she had at TCU and has one that outshines all the rest. \u201cLaying out in the Commons with my best friend looking up at the stars in the middle of fall and listening to Sam Cooke play his cover of the song \u201cVenus\u201d on my phone,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s a simple memory but one that will last a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thomas has some advice for first-year students who are interested in cinema. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to explore your fine arts credit class. Check out classes that are offered about film,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd if you are interested in the history and context around different films this major would definitely interest you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thomas would love to have more fellow students join this new major and to see more signs around campus promoting the major.<\/p>\n

When Thomas finally did have downtime, she enjoyed watching movies. Her favorite movie is, \u201cScott Pilgrim vs. The World.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI love the quick humor, the transitions and the cast, which has to be one of my favorite casts ever,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Thomas has been an intern at mxdwn.com as a movie news writer and hopes to continue this career path. \u201cAfter TCU I plan on working in the same industry, start saving money towards grad school and hopefully earn my doctoral degree and eventually become a professor,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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