Ask a Woodbury University Student
One of the best ways to learn about Woodbury University is by talking to a current student. Chat with one of our student ambassadors via text.
Professional Writing (Class of 2022)
Sarah
(she/her/hers)
I come from Burbank, CA.
I speak English.
Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: Phi Sigma Sigma, MORIA, and 7500 Magazine
Favorite courses: I’ve enjoyed all my courses so far, but MORIA and Digital Journalism (7500 Magazine) have been particularly fun.
Favorite spot on campus and why: Woody’s Patio! I love meeting up with friends during the lunch hour and enjoying the view of the quad, it’s so beautiful and relaxing.
Hobbies/interests: I love playing video games with my friends, watching comedy TV shows, or reading comics. I also have a pet fish named Camus, after the famous French author!
I chose to attend Woodbury University because My passion in life is writing, so it was excellent when I found out that Woodbury offers such a unique major that focuses purely on writing as a career. I also love the smaller campus, it is a special experience as it really allows one to form close friendships and gain greater mentorship from professors.
Text me: (323) 274-1973
Management (Class of 2022)
Bradley
(he/him/his)
I come from Mission Viejo, CA.
I speak English.
Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: I am the Event Coordinator for Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO).
Favorite courses: Organizational behavior and business ethics. These courses added knowledge to my management background regarding how to properly interact with internal and external members of a given organization.
Favorite spot on campus and why: The basketball court is my favorite spot on campus! It is a great place to meet new students and take a productive break.
Hobbies/interests: In my free time, I enjoy playing videos games, going to the gym, and exploring new restaurants. I also love to spend time with family and friends whenever I can!
I chose to attend Woodbury University because throughout my life, I have always been interested in leadership roles and teamwork, so Woodbury’s Business Management program was the perfect fit! The small, intimate environment allowed me to make meaningful connections with all my professors and classmates. Woodbury also offered a variety of student organizations for me to get involved with, where I could utilize my leadership and business skills.
Text me: (323) 417-6446
Filmmaking (Class of 2022)
Aria
(she/her/hers)
I come from Las Vegas, NV.
I speak English.
Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: Cinema Society (film club).
Favorite courses: Editing, Photography
Favorite spot on campus and why: The library because of the beautiful and quiet place to do your work in. I can be very productive in the library.
Hobbies/interests: Watching movies, painting, swimming, and playing cards.
I chose to attend Woodbury University because I believed it is the right fit for me, and can open up many opportunities for my career.
Text me: (323) 417-6623
Professional Writing (Class of 2024)
Nicole
(she/her/hers)
I come from North Hollywood, CA
I speak English and Spanish
Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: Phi Sigma Sigma
Favorite courses: My favorite course so far would be Writ.130. I love writing and this class really unleashed more of my creativity, so that I can ultimately grow as a writer.
Favorite Spot on campus and why: My favorite spot on campus would have to be the Alumni Quad! I love being surrounded by trees and the grass, so it’s ideally the perfect spot for me!
Hobbies/interests: I love reading, writing poetry, and exploring all kinds of music..
I chose to attend Woodbury University because I was homeschooled 7th – 12th grade, so I knew that in college I’d feel more comfortable in a smaller classroom setting. I also loved how I’d be able to build stronger connections with my professors in smaller classrooms.
Text me: (323) 421-4410
Filmmaking (Class of 2022)
Kristina
(she/her/hers)
I come from Shelton, CT.
I speak English.
Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: None at the moment.
Favorite courses: My Directing class was my favorite. We were really able to practice what my Professor was lecturing about.
Favorite Spot on campus and why: My favorite spot would have to be Miller Hall because you can always find a friend there, day or night.
Hobbies/interests: I love to dance, hike, and hang out with friends.
I chose to attend Woodbury University because class sizes are small so professors can give attention to all their students. Also, the curriculum is broad, and it offers great internship opportunities.
Text me: (323) 827-7715
Architecture (Class of 2024)
Ruby
(she/her/hers)
I come from Sebastopol, CA.
I speak English.
Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: none currently.
Favorite courses: Last semester I had a really interesting class on the architecture of Southern California that I really enjoyed!
Favorite spot on campus and why: the library because it’s a beautiful space to work and be productive.
Hobbies/interests: art and fashion! I have an online store where I sell some of my clothes and I love to express myself through style. Art has always been a big part of my life and I love to draw and paint.
I chose to attend Woodbury University because of its architecture program which includes the IPAL program that helps young architects get their license. Also because of the location in SoCal.
Text me: (323) 417-6681
Filmmaking (Class of 2022)
Emily
(she/her/hers)
I come from San Diego, CA.
I speak English and a bit of Spanish.
Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: Cinema Society.
Favorite courses: Film Production 1 and Documentary. They are both classes that introduce concepts at a basic level and really let students explore different topics and positions.
Favorite spot on campus and why: The “green room” inside the Entertainment Media Building as it’s where all my friends hang out, eat food, and take naps in between our classes.
Hobbies/interests: Knitting, driving, reading, and watching YouTube. They all allow me to focus on something but still distract myself.
I chose to attend Woodbury University because of the small class sizes. I knew I could get individual attention from the teachers and wouldn’t be lost in the shuffle.
Text me: (323) 827-7741
Animation (Class of 2022)
Joann
(she/her/hers)
I come from El Paso, TX.
I speak English.
Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: none currently
Favorite course: Gesture Drawing
Favorite spot on campus and why: Library, it is the best place to study and relax.
Hobbies/interests: Drawing, playing my violin, skate boarding
I chose to attend Woodbury University because I loved the opportunities it has close to many animation studios.