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Darlene King

Mass Communications major

Senior

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN

Relationship Status: Single

Nickname: Darlizzle, DK

Why did you decide to go to USF? “I wanted a new start. I wanted to get out my small town and go somewhere else. My sister lives in Lutz, so I came to USF to be near her.”

What do you love most about USF? “It’s not Chattanooga, for one. Some parts of campus are so beautiful. I’ve made some great friends here.”

What’s your favorite class you’ve taken at USF? “Mass Communication and Society because it was fun to see how my major affects our society. I also liked learning about the effects of things like silent films and video games.”

What advice do you have for freshman? “Don’t expect things to be handed to you. You have to work for what you want, in college and in life. You’ll appreciate life more when you work for it.”

What’s the best way to de-stress from school? “Watching tv on Hulu. Going to International Boba House, too!”

What are some things on your bucket list? “I really want to go to Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Greece and Italy. I eventually plan to on a mission trip somewhere like Africa, Central America or South America.”

If you could trade lives with another person for a day, who would it be? “Jennifer Aniston because she seems to be such a good, all-around person who is beautiful inside and out.”

Describe yourself in three words:“I would describe myself as honest, outgoing, and headstrong. I don’t let others sway my opinion or give in to peer pressure very easily.”

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? “Chicken! It’s my favorite food of all time!”

What do you look for in a friend? “I mostly look for people who have similar interests and who are honest and outgoing people.”

What do you look for in a guy? “First and foremost, the guy has to love God. He has love others by his actions and not just by his words. He has to have goals in life. Of course, having a sense of humor is always a plus.”

 

Hey there! My name is Samantha Stern and I'm a graduating senior of mass communication with a concentration on magazine journalism at the University of South Florida. I've been writing for Her Campus USF since January 2013 and this semester I was appointed editor-in-chief of the online publication. Life is a stressful thing and I want to provide a means of escape and self- improvement for young women, as well as for myself, by writing fun, engaging and useful content accessible anytime and anywhere via the internet.My ultimate goal is to empower women in their 20's. Women are hungry for everyday life advice. They crave tips for achieving the ideal in money, intelligence, beauty, fashion, health and lifestyle. I will satiate their informational appetite and, more importantly, help them become their outright best by writing fun and practical content relevant to the modern 20-something.When I'm not writing you can find me reading magazines (duh!) and books, taking long, hot baths and exploring local haunts with friends and family.Feel free to follow we on Twitter @samantha__stern or check out my resume and portfolio by clicking here.  
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