A Bit About Me

Hello there! My name is Sofia.

I am currently a graduate student studying Strategic Communications! I received my bachelor's degree in Communication Studies in 2022, and it didn't take very long for me to put my nose back into the books. I love learning about how to reach others, giving, and getting the most out of every interaction I have. Whether speaking or writing, sharing fun stories or spreading information, I hope to communicate authentically and with purpose.

Here's a bit of fun, personal information about me! I love to travel. Whether I'm visiting a friend studying abroad or going to see one of my favorite bands live, I'm probably putting miles on my car. I have a fascination for World War II. I will read, watch, and visit any 1940s or World War II material I can get my hands on. With this interest comes a love for antiques, big band music, crocheting, and Old Hollywood. Growing up, I worked as a docent at a historic home. I would greatly enjoy taking my growing knowledge of communications and somehow incorporating it into my passion for history.

My deep interest in history also includes the nostalgia associated with everyday tasks of times gone by. Would answering work calls on a rotary phone instead of a cell phone be more exciting? Absolutely! Would I rather receive a letter in the mail than a text? Yes! Have I daydreamed about writing my papers on a typewriter instead of my computer? Maybe. While I enjoy convenience, I am so intrigued by the diverse and intentional forms of communication practiced daily during the last two centuries. This interest is the reason that I named this blog Sincerely, Sofia. This blog is meant to be modeled like a letter from me to you. I hope to create a sense of familiarity with my readers!

Within this blog, I will be writing about strategic communications, emerging media, and leadership within these areas of study. I hope to gain a better understanding of all of these concepts as I write in this blog. My posts will be weekly, and my schedule of topics will look something like this!:

• Week One - Course Introduction and the Diffusion of Innovations - March 18 - 24, 2024
• Week Two - Interpersonal Influence, Opinion Leadership and Diffusion of Innovations - March 25- 31, 2024
• Week Three - Social Media and Opinion Leadership - April 1 - 7, 2024
• Week Four - Leadership and Communication with Internal, External and Government Groups - April 8 -14, 2024
• Week Five - Developing a Strategic Communication Strategy that Supports a Vision - April 15 - 21, 2024
• Week Six - Leadership in Message Development and Placement - April 22 - 28, 2024
• Week Seven - Leadership, Media Strategies, Crisis and Change - April 29 - May 5, 2024
• Week Eight - Measuring Success in Strategic Communication Leadership - May 6 - 12, 2024
• Week Nine - The Future and Leadership in Strategic Communication - May 13 - 18, 2024

You can always reach my blog by visiting this link! I would love to share with you what I am learning each week.: Sincerely, Sofia (sincerelysofiablog.blogspot.com)

With this blog, I hope to document my understanding of strategic communications in my entries while simultaneously practicing the material I am learning! I also look forward to being able to see my writing progress from the start of this blog to future entries. Thank you for joining me on this journey!

Sincerely,

Sofia