Ashley Travis
Major : Communication and Media Arts
High School : Parkway Northwest High School
Hometown : Philadelphia, PA
Activities : Dance Team, Black Student Union, Student
Activities, Gospel Choir, Orientation Leader
"Neumann College has helped me realize that I could do what I
really want with my life. I can realize my dream," says Ashley
Travis, a junior communication and media arts major, who aspires to
a career in Hollywood in film directing or production. She credits
the faculty and students in Neumann's theater program with helping
her evaluate her talents and reflect on her career aspirations. This
personalized direction coupled with the "hands-on" experience
she is getting, she believes will prepare her well for her career.
Having visited Neumann as a high school student, Ashley was impressed
with the friendliness and enthusiasm of a Neumann College recruiter
who talked about how helpful and supportive the teachers and staff
were. "This has definitely proven to be true. The faculty always
makes me feel that if I ever need help, whatever it might be, I
will get it." She singles out Dr. Yuki Ishida, her voice teacher,
for ongoing support and encouragement. "She continually tells
me how much I'm growing and developing."
Ashley feels Neumann's smallness and "tight-knit sense of
community," help her feel relaxed and foster a caring environment.
"I like the dorms, and people are genuine in their care and
concern for me." An active student, she is involved with
the Black Student Union, the Gospel Choir, the Dance Team, and
Theater Ensemble. She says her Neumann experience has been "fantastic."
She thoroughly enjoys the people and the strong communications
curriculum. "I feel I have accomplished so much here. I was
able to start a dance team and really get it off the ground with
the College's support. Neumann has allowed me to expand myself
and develop fully as a person. Being involved with activities
has helped me discover and showcase my talents."
