My partner and I worked to develop a media plan on a hypothetical public policy issue to compete in a national media planning competition for the Washington Media Scholars Foundation. I had the honor of representing Syracuse University in Washington D.C. This opportunity of a lifetime allowed me to connect with professionals in the advertising industry, explore my passion for media planning and buying, and present my media plan to a panel of industry expert judges. Connecting with other college students, hearing from industry leaders, and learning networking skills all contributed to this invaluable experience.