Get to Know a Griffin Transfer

Elena Schiano

Hometown: Bristol, Virginia

Transferred to MMC: Fall 2010

Previous College: Virginia Highlands Community College

Graduated from High School: June 1999

How did you choose MMC?

I heard about the Communication Arts program and was won over when I attended an open house and met some of the professors, who were fantastic.

What is your major?

B.A. Communication Arts

What is your favorite class?

Sense and Medium.

What is it like living on/off campus?

I live off campus and love my place. I found an apartment near school, so I get to be close by

MMC , but still have my own space to go home to.

Do you have an on/off campus job?

I work in a salon in the Meatpacking District. Next semester I hope to also have an internship.

Future Goals:

The plan is to go into television production once I complete my undergraduate degree.