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As a first-year at F&M, Samantha Correa 鈥�24 knew she liked working with cameras, writing stories and performing. F&M helped connect her creativity to meaningful experiences.

鈥淔&M鈥檚 liberal arts curriculum allowed me to be part of many things during my time there,鈥� she said. 鈥淢y friends and professors at F&M helped me pursue the arts seriously and with all my heart.鈥�

Now, Correa is pursuing a master's degree in radio, television, and digital communication at Boston University.

鈥淚鈥檝e been on film and music projects, television distribution and production internships, and more,鈥� she said. 鈥淚鈥檓 gearing up for moving to Los Angeles for the last semester of my master鈥檚 program鈥�I am venturing into new creative endeavors that I don鈥檛 believe I would鈥檝e had the courage to pursue without my time at F&M.鈥�

Correa is a member of F&M鈥檚 Class of 2024. Within six months after graduation, 92% of the Class of 2024 were either employed or furthering their education. This is higher than the national average, which is typically in the mid-80% range.

Samantha Correa 鈥�24

Major: History

Pursuing: Master鈥檚 in television production, management and writing at Boston University

What did the first six months after graduating from F&M look like?

The first six months after graduating from F&M were a bit chaotic! I was accepted to my master鈥檚 degree program in television production, management and writing at Boston University during rehearsal for graduation. I was freaking out! At first, I was utterly overwhelmed and intimidated by the responsibilities that lay ahead of me 鈥� living in a bigger city, self-financing; networking 鈥� you name it. But F&M prepared me well. In fact, there鈥檚 a rich F&M alumni community in Boston; they have been my 鈥渂estest鈥� buds while traversing my professional and artistic aspirations! I鈥檝e been on film and music projects, television distribution and production internships, and more 鈥� all alongside my F&M community. Now, I鈥檓 gearing up for moving to Los Angeles for the last semester of my master鈥檚 program and establishing a film network in the area.

How did your F&M experience prepare you for where you are now?

F&M鈥檚 liberal arts curriculum allowed me to be part of many things during my time there (shoutout to Kappa Delta, Rumspringas, Green Room Theatre, Theater and Dance, F&M Players, Sweet Ophelia, POSSE and Rowing Crew). F&M and its small student body taught me to be friendly, stay curious and stay kind. During my time in Boston, I have met creatives who are dynamically talented in music, film, journalism and more. Because F&M faculty and students encouraged me to explore numerous endeavors, it is much easier to connect with young professionals in my day-to-day life. 

How does your current path compare to what you envisioned in your first year at F&M?

When I was 18, I knew I liked working with cameras, writing stories and performing. But I was unsure where to start. My friends and professors at F&M helped me pursue the arts seriously and with all my heart. My current path is better than I anticipated. I鈥檓 surrounded by good company, and am venturing into new creative endeavors that I don鈥檛 believe I would鈥檝e had the courage to pursue without my time at F&M. 

Looking back on your college search, why did you choose F&M?

I chose F&M because I accidentally fell in love with it. When I applied to the POSSE Scholarship as a junior in high school, I had my sights set on other schools. I was 鈥渁rtsy fartsy鈥� and thought I needed to be somewhere with those vibes. Then I researched F&M and admired its distinct approach to a liberal arts curriculum. Also, the pretty pictures were a plus! That kind of made me a fangirl before I even got into POSSE. Some people say they got to grow up while in college; I鈥檇 say I got a real chance to have a childhood with best friends, traditions, nature and memories. I wouldn鈥檛 trade that experience for anything in the world.

鈥淚 am venturing into new creative endeavors that I don鈥檛 believe I would鈥檝e had the courage to pursue without my time at F&M.鈥�

鈥� Samantha Correa 鈥�24