EPIC!

So basically, my life has been made. Okay, okay. I’m kidding. But seriously, the greatest thing ever  happened this past weekend and I really just have to share all of my joy and dedicate this blog to it (well part of this blog that is).... I got to go to the set of America’s Most Wanted. Yes....America’s Most Wanted!

Unfortunately John Walsh was not there. We found out that his pieces for the show are taped during the week. The average cost of a profiled case costs about $250,000! Evidently, however, more calls come in for the cases that get the “15 Seconds of Shame,” which always show a picture of the wanted person, tells a little about the case, and gives some information that can be critical (i.e. identifying marks, weird habits, etc). We even were allowed to listen in on hotline telephone calls! It is amazing to hear the power of the media and listen to people who truly in their hearts believe that they saw a fugitive. The detectives whose cases were profiled were even in the studio with us, and after each of their cases aired, were walking around, listening to calls, and reading tip sheets as they were printed off.

Not to sound like a total nerd, but it was probably the coolest thing ever. Here’s some pictures of the set which is actually a lot smaller than it looks! Filming takes place in the basement of the National Museum of Crime and Punishment off the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro stop. We did a (literal) run through of the museum and it looked pretty neat. Check it out if you ever can! They have tons of information throughout the entire building. 

The end is almost here, can you believe it? I feel as though the semester should have been six months! There is so much more I want to see, and do, and experience, and it just seems pretty unfair that this chapter of my life is coming to a close. On the other hand, I do miss home and can’t wait to see my friends and family.

I have been working on finishing up my portfolio relatively early, which is pretty unlike me as I tend to wait until the last minute to finish assignments. Fellow TWC students, pay attention to these words! The portfolio is a BIG DEAL. My suggestion, and a word to the wise, would be start these things during your last month here! You’ll have a good idea of what you should and should not wait to complete. Pay particular attention to the development of your IDP Draft, as it is a pretty big deal. If you follow the syllabus, you should be fine. Just a piece of advice for now...

Until next time!