Fall 2024
Amos Aidoo
B.A. (Communication Studies)
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My name is Amos Aidoo. A graduate student with the Department of Communication Studies and in my third semester in the MA Communication Studies program. I hail from Ghana in West Africa. After graduating, I hope to land a job with an NGO or Agency that works with the youth or people who need a little help to bounce back in life. The Communication Studies program gives you the ability to work on various aspects of communication before you finally find your place. With a diverse faculty who are ready and willing to help you find your feet in academia and industry, one cannot ask for anything more. |
Rachel Berry
B.A. (Communication Studies), New Mexico State University
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Hello everyone! My name is Rachel Berry, and I am a second-year graduate student at New Mexico State University. I completed my undergraduate degree in Communication Studies in May of 2023 here at NMSU. While completing my undergraduate degree, I also completed minors for Marketing, Advertising, and Fashion Merchandising & Design, which are all areas that interest me. I am most interested in studying areas of Organizational and Strategic Communication. I am currently working on my final project to complete my master’s degree, and the main focus of the project is a strategic communication campaign for a non-profit organization. |
Rati Gabunia
B.A. (Communication Studies)
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My name is Rati. I'm a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Communication Studies Department from Tbilisi, Georgia. I have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. After graduation, I decided that I wanted to study abroad, and I chose Communication Studies because it encompassed all the subjects, and I was especially curious about Strategic Communication. My advice for those wanting to improve writing and speaking skills would be to choose communication. |
Betty Songsoma Surikpe
B.A. (Communication Studies), University of Cape Coast
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My name is Betty Songsoma Surikpe (She/Her), and I’m originally from Ghana. I hold a BA in Communication Studies from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, and I am currently in my final year of graduate school. I serve as the Lead Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) for COMM1115G. My research interests lie in Strategic and Organizational Communication, with a specific focus on internal communication between organizations and employees.Human communication is the foundation of our existence. Every aspect of life, from interpersonal relationships to organizational success, is shaped by communication. |
Congratulations to our recent GTA Communication Studies Graduates!
Irene Agnme
Communication Studies, Institute of Journalism West Africa
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My name is Irene Angme, but everyone around me prefers to call me Reny. I am from Ghana (Upper East Region). I have a background in Communication Studies from Ghana Institute of Journalism in West Africa. I play basketball during the weekends, and I love to listen to music. I am majoring in Communication Studies here at NMSU. After graduation, I plan on enrolling in a PHD program in the field of Communication. Learning is a continuous process, and I want to work on various research projects to add on to existing literature in academia. Being a GTA, I am most proud when students in my lab are putting into practice what is being taught. |
Annie De Fausell
M.A. Communication Studies
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Hi, I'm Annie! I am a first-generation student now pursuing my M.A. in Communication Studies after graduating from NMSU with three Bachelor's Degrees! B.A. Communication Studies, B.A. Foreign Language – German, B.A. Linguistics. I have lived in Las Cruces since I was 8 years old, so this is my hometown. You should join Communication Studies if: you love to learn! This department promotes growth, understanding, and networking all while encouraging you to show up for yourself. What excites me most about Communication is that we all do it, all the time, every minute of every day! I love learning about the meanings behind why we do what we do, and how those nuances show who we are as people. |
Gifty Gyan
Communication Studies
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I am Gifty Obuo Gyan and my pronouns are She/Her. I am majoring in Communication Studies. I am a Ghanaian and I come from Aburi which is in the Eastern Region of the country. My hometown is a very beautiful place. It is home to the historic Aburi Botanical Gardens and a host of other tourism sites. I believe communication is integral to human life. For me, it is the oxygen that fuels human interaction and existence. A pursuit for communication is not about becoming a good public speaker but venturing into a field that harmonizes all spheres of life and gives meaning to it. |
Manuel Kwarteng
B.A Communication Studies
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I am Emmanuel Kwarteng, preferably, Manuel (he/him). I am a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the Department of Communication Studies. My major is Communication. I hold a B.A in Communication Studies (Journalism major) from the University of Media, Arts & Communication (UniMAC), formerly, Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ). I come from Akim-Oda in Eastern Ghana. Communication Studies is a great field to successfully shape people’s behavior in organizations, nation building and become responsible citizens. Communication Studies will equally open students to diversity and inclusion. |
Charles Okpala
Communication Studies
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Hi my name is Charles Okpala Jr. and my Major was Communication and I grew up in Eastvale California. The communication study I want to focus on is Media and Family Relations. I want to either go into counseling or content creation as that has been my dream ever since I was a child. Communication Studies is the bases for almost every profession it's the framework when it comes to team cooperation. So I believe it is necessary for people to get an understanding. |
Tahrima Opshora
Communication Studies
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My name is Tahrima, and I’m a Communication Studies student from Bangladesh. I’m passionate about studying interpersonal communication, particularly how it connects to the field of counseling psychology. I think Communication Studies is a fundamental need for everyone, regardless of their field of study or profession, it’s something we use every single day. Most people’s success comes from their communication skills and their ability to express their ideas effectively. |
Francisca Yeboah
Communication Studies
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My name is Francisca Yeboah, and I am excited to share a little about myself. I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in communication studies at New Mexico State University, which has been a fascinating journey filled with learning and personal growth. My hometown is Awisa in Ghana-West Africa, a place that has greatly influenced who I am today. Communication is at the heart of human interaction and societal progress. By joining Communication Studies, students will gain invaluable skills and knowledge that can propel them towards success in virtually any career path or life endeavor. |
