Jeanne Sasco

“Journalism is a program with a lot of hands-on assignments. I interview a lot of people and go out of my comfort zone in a new country, an ocean away from my home.”

Fun fact: My laugh is extremely recognizable, and I snore like a pig.

Favourite thing about Concordia: The people I met during my first year living in residence at Loyola Campus was the best experience of my life, living the Canadian Dream.

How did you choose Journalism?

I chose Journalism because I’ve always been comfortable doing presentations in front of my class. I love talking (I talk a lot). I made a lot of movies with my family when I was a kid, and I was always the one editing them. In the end, Journalism was the way to go.

What has been your best university experience so far?

I lived on Loyola Campus for my first year at Concordia. Today, I work in residence as a Resident Assistant at Loyola. This job teaches me so much every day and I’m forever grateful for all the people I meet.

What does campus life look like for you?

• I wake up around 9 a.m. (8:30 a.m. if I was on call the night before).
• I believe breakfast to be the best meal at the cafeteria, so I make sure not to miss it.
• I go to class. I’m lucky because they’re all at Loyola.
• I go back to the cafeteria to study and make myself a smoothie and a sandwich. I usually chat with my residents.
• I finish my day by going to the gym with my friends, it’s easier than going by myself.
• At the end of the day, I go back to the kitchen and hang out with my coworkers.

How have you gained experience outside of your classes?

Professional internships are important for gaining experience in the workforce as an artist. Over the summer, I worked in prosthetic fabrication, prop making and makeup at a film and television studio in Toronto. I gained many valuable technical skills such as mold making, sculpting, fabrication, painting and seaming in a professional environment surrounded by some of the best artists in the industry. With the guidance of a professor, I was able to get credit for this experience at Concordia through documentation of my projects and key skills.

What was it like moving to a French-speaking city?

Moving to Quebec I was worried about knowing no French at all, but Concordia and Montreal are very accessible for non-French speakers. Most people in urban areas speak English, and the university offers introductory level French Classes for those looking to learn!

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