Angola

     As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a sports reporter. But my sophomore year of high school, I developed a new interest. I started to like watching films. Some of my favorite films involve criminals. Whether it be gangsters, robbers, or serial killers, I always enjoy a good criminal film that can make my mind wonder. Some of my favorite movies are The Departed, Goodfellas, Casino, Donnie Brasco, American Gangster, and especially Shawshank Redemption. All incredible films and very well deserving of their reviews and awards.
     I came to Tech and the first day I got there my teacher, Dr. Christian, told us of a trip to Angola Prison and I got so excited. One of my favorite movies is Shawshank Redemption and now I was actually going to a prison. I have never been to a prison before and I finally can experience what it is like. If journalism does not work out, I can at least know what a prison feels like in order to make some kind of prison film. I understand it is not going to be like Shawshank, but it is going to be a neat experience that not many people can have. I am hoping to come into this experience thinking that it is like the film, but walking out feeling nothing but remorse for these prisoners. Some really do probably want a second chance and not receive one. I am just starting to get real excited about this trip and hopefully it will be one for the memory books.