Jaida Carroll

Name: Jaida Carroll 

Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers 

Major: Journalism Strategic Communications 

Minor: Marketing  

ELSAB Position: Social Content Writer 

Interests: Concerts, Movies, Reading  

Class Year: 2025 

Involvement: I am a college ambassador for the Scripps College of Communications, a media planning intern for University Communications & Marketing, and I am an office assistant for the Center for Advising, Career, and Experiential Learning. 

Why is experiential learning important to you?  

Through experiential learning, I have been able to gain a different knowledge I would not get inside a classroom. Experiential learning can offer different opportunities for professional insight and exposure. 

How has experiential learning impacted your learning and experience at OHIO? 

Experiential learning has given me the opportunity to network and connect with others that have similar goals of my own. I have been able to learn more about the industry I am preparing to go into, and I have gained first-hand experience. 

Tell us about one of your experiences that you feel demonstrates the power of experiential learning in a real-world context.  

As a media planning intern for Ohio University Communications and Marketing, I have been able to experience the behind-the-scenes of creating and implementing paid campaigns and how they reach their intended audiences. This internship has allowed me to feel more prepared for my future after graduation. 

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? 

I see myself moving to a bigger city to become a marketing director for the entertainment industry. Ideally, I would love to focus on either music or films.