Nyasha Zindi

Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe & London, England

Undergraduate school and major:  University of Cape Town, Film & Media Production

Graduate Program: Media Arts

Why did you choose Emerson College for graduate school?

The choice was simple for me—it was the colors of the prospectus, the emphasis on creativity, the technology and facilities available, the intriguing courses, and the options of interning or taking part in the L.A. program. I felt I had found a home.

What is your favorite aspect of the Media Arts program?

The hands-on learning aspect. Everything in Media Arts is experienced first-hand, not so much through books or diagrams. I was ecstatic the first time I got to load a spool of film into a film camera…and I couldn’t leave the editing labs once I had figured out some awesome effects…

What do you like best about living in Boston?

It’s a lovely, laid back environment but it still has that “city buzz.” It’s beautiful all year round, and you really experience all four seasons. It is safe, there are lots and lots of students and lots to do and see. There is so much history embedded in Boston, and you can see it everywhere: the houses, the T, the museums, etc.

What is the best piece of advice you would give someone considering or entering graduate school?

Make sure that you know what you want to get out of grad school. You need to have a vision and a goal beyond getting a Masters degree so you’ll know how to best use it in the future and how to pick and choose options beneficial to your future.

Why should prospective graduate students visit Emerson?

Seeing all the facilities and seeing whether or not you can picture yourself at Emerson can only be an advantage to you. Just in case Emerson is not as impressive online, it definitely is when visited.

What is the most surprising thing you've discovered about yourself in graduate school?

I don’t care about time anymore. It’s too easy to get completely absorbed in the projects and lectures we have and time always moves too quickly.

How do you believe your Emerson College graduate degree will affect your future?

I’ll have the tools, knowledge, and formalities of the industry; contacts and colleagues that are vital for media work (which is often collaborative); and confidence in myself and my abilities.