Digital Media Marketing
Summer Employment
Opportunity 2021
Selina Vuong
In this page you'll be able to see what I have done throughout my experience with the Digital Media Marketing Internship (DMM). Joining DMM was a great way to keep me busy while also doing something that I enjoy, being on social media and graphic design. I was able to learn more about the importance of using social media to put out a message and ways to do it that was more eye-catching towards my audience. Being in an art academy at Oakland High School, I’ve had basic experience with photoshop. DMM allowed me to explore other options for graphic design such as Google Drawing and Canva. While learning more about different elements of art, I now look for it more in the posts that I see on my own social media. I have a new appreciation for all the effort that goes into creating a nice and informational post for others to see.
Intern interview moodboard
Canva Practice
How was my experience since March 2020?
With what started off as an extra long spring break turning into months of quarantine, I would say that I have changed a lot as a person over the course of the year. Living with my grandparents meant that I had to be extra cautious which led me to being stuck at home for several months. It felt like my own room was a jail cell. I ended up relying on a lot of technology to keep me entertained like my Macbook, phone, and ps4. These items helped me stay connected with my friends while not being able to see them.
A longer quarantine also meant that I would not have my senior year. Having my most important year of high school taken away from me was disappointing but it allowed me to put more time towards my college applications. I realized that I wanted to use this time to do things that would benefit me in the future. This led me to picking up on more self care activities like adding a daily face mask to my routine and drinking more water everyday. Quarantine gave me time to improve myself. This also included dying my hair! I felt that I needed a change and was able to dye my hair with blonde highlights.
After finding out that I was admitted into UCLA, I’d say it opened up my eyes to look forward to the future. I knew that I would have a great 4 years ahead of me and realized that I had to make the most of the time that I had left with my friends and family here in Oakland. As COVID restrictions were getting lifted I still had to make sure I was cautious when going out but I tried to make the most of my year. I’ve grown to enjoy having time to myself and being a more independent person. This is something that will continue to grow as I move on to college and something that I hope to work on.
Self care activity website
What do I want to do beyond this summer?
Beyond this summer, I would love to continue exploring how different companies use social media to market and advertise their work. I’ve always been interested in marketing and I would be interested in pursuing marketing as a future career. Seeing how others promote products could give me ideas and help me branch out on new ideas as well!
advice for an incoming Oakland High student
Oakland High has tons of amazing opportunities for its students. Make sure to take advantage of it and to not be afraid to try something new!