It's Great to be a Florida Gator

Life as a telecommunications student at the University ofFlorida is pretty exciting I must say. There are so many opportunities available for students in our college that make it so much easier for people to get engaged and involved. The Center for Media Innovation and Research has allowed so many students to improve their journalism abilities and get a taste for the real world of journalism that is out there. The Innovation News Center is somewhere that you can find me most of the time if I am on the University of Florida campus. This is a place where I have learned skills to become a well-trained reporter and journalist. I have learned how to orchestrate interviews, how to record and edit sound, as well as video on premier pro. The INC definitely has a place in my heart and is somewhere that I have spent a lot of my time in my years at the university. There are so many things that I have learned and had the opportunity to experience as a Telecommunications major that I will be able to have with me for the rest of my life.

My Gator Peers

I've gotten the chance to take a look at some of my classmates work and it was really awesome to see how talented they are. I thought it was so cool how my classmate Kara Hudgins and I are doing our blog on places to eat in Gainesville. It was cool to see Kara's perspective on some of the same restaurants we enjoy. Kara pointed out the restaurant called Zoe's Kitchen and I definitely want to give it a try now that I have read about it. Another blog that caught my attention was the Life of a Type A done by Courtney McKenna. Through reading her blog I figured out that we are both studying Telecommunications and she offered some brilliant advice about makeup and outfit choices, that I will definitely take into consideration. One blog that I thought was awesome was done by Jonathan Perez. He has done reviews on some of his favorite superhero movies and it is so cool to see how he can analyze the characters and how the plot develops. Jonathan was right when he said that superhero movies really take you back to your childhood. I am so amazed by all of my classmates work and have learned a lot from looking through their work. 

The day in the life of Paige

Hello everyone, my name is Paige Madison Pitisci. I am a senior at the University of Florida studying Telecommunications. If you'd like to learn more about things I do or have done here at the University, take a look at my resume! I love hanging out with friends, going to the beach and traveling. I studied abroad in Florence, Italy two summers ago and it was one of the best times of my life. On the weekends during my study abroad experience, I also ventured to places such as, Paris, Barcelona and Greece. The entire trip was incredible. Studying abroad really opened my eyes to all of the different cultures, languages and types of food in our world we live in. Even here in Gainesville we have so many different kinds of food we can experience, including Italian. Because of how much I love Japanese food, one day I really want to make it over to the eastern side of the world. But for now, I will resort to one of my favorite restaurants that takes me there through imagination, Dragonfly. Now everyone, get out there and experience the culture around us! 

1, 2, 3, 4 Rivers!

4 Rivers Smokehouse might seem a little similar to one of my earlier posts about Adam's Rib Company, but they have their differences. Both places have amazing barbecue and even though 4 Rivers is not as much of a local joint as Adam's, it is still worth the visit. The 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Gainesville is the fifth smokehouse but the first in a college town. You'll have to make hard choices about the menu items; you can either go with the pulled pork, the Texas sausage, or the Signature Angus Brisket. No choice is a bad one!

Taste bud heaven!

Some nights you are just really feel in' sushi. If you are in the mood for top of the line sushi and a cool environment to sit down and have a meal in, then you have to try Dragonfly Sushi. There is a variety of rolls to choose from and you can never go wrong. Sushi rolls such as the Black Dragon and the Mango Tango are some fan favorites. For an appetizer you can choose between the delicious crab wontons or the tiger shrimp, both are hard to beat. There are also many different Japanese beers to choose from and a Sake Sampler. This place definitely puts up a fight against one of the previous restaurants that I blogged about called Chopsticks. The Dragonfly is a Gainesville token and everyone should give it a try!

Welcome to The Jones side

If you are looking for a trendy dining experience The Jones  is the place to be. The Jones serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as an assortment of beverage options. A delicious starter to choose from is the Brie Plate14. Brie is an excellent type of cheese and is complemented well with selected fruit. A dinner favorite is the Jones Eggplant Parm. Last but not least, The Jones is particular popular for their delectable Bloody Mary's that one can not resist. It is well worth it to check out The Jones and there is no doubt that you won't be completely satisfied!

OLAY OLAY!!!

Sometimes real authentic Mexican food is the answer!! Everything is fresh and homemade at La Fiesta. They have many specials throughout the week and a very welcoming festive environment for everyone! The owner, Ms. Castro, was taught everything she knows from her mother and she loves sharing what she has learned and delicious Mexican cuisine with her customers!