Unfiltered: My Final Hillfest
This article is part of an ongoing series, in which students document their experiences, both on campus and beyond, from their unique perspective.
Nina Rocha ’19, a Communication major, celebrated her final Hillfest as a senior with her friends. Hillfest is an annual celebration that kicks off the start of the fall semester! Here are a few of her reflections and photos.
More About Nina
Where are you from? I'm from Panama City, Panama. I moved to Austin to attend St. Edward’s in 2016.
Major and graduation year? I'm a Communication major with a Media Arts and Broadcast Journalism concentration. I’ll graduate this December.
Describe your life on the hilltop in three words. Challenging, exciting and vibrant. Saying goodbye to life here will be really hard.
Your idea of happiness? To me, happiness comes mostly from within ourselves. I would describe it as consciously appreciating and accepting who you are, while striving for personal growth.
What inspires you? Good conversations inspire me and make me want to learn more about the world. I know I’ve had a good conversation when I can’t stop thinking about whatever the topic of discussion was.
What do you do in your free time? I'm a total foodie. During the weekends, I try out new restaurants and food trucks. Nothing beats a good brunch! When I have small breaks in between classes, I listen to podcasts and watch YouTube videos.
Where are you working? I work at the Marketing Office here at St. Edward's. I'm the social media and PR intern.
What's your favorite part of Austin? I love going window shopping on South Congress Avenue. I could spend hours browsing every store.