Introduction Post

 My name is Haley, and I am a senior majoring in Communications. I am interested in travel reporting because I enjoy exploring cities and discovering how each one is unique. I moved around a lot when I was younger, so it’s great to draw from my experiences in cities like Chicago, IL, Madison, WI, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, FL. I recently moved to Annapolis, MD this summer, and I can already recognize many differences.   

The main thing I hope to get out of this course is highlighting what makes Baltimore and Maryland special, as well as identifying areas that the state could improve.   

I recently medically retired from swimming due to multiple shoulder surgeries; however, this gave me the opportunity to intern for the 2024 Paris Olympics and at WBAL-TV 11, where I discovered my love for news and sports broadcasting.  

I hope you enjoy reading experiences through my eyes!  

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