{"id":5769,"date":"2025-09-20T21:04:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T01:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=5769"},"modified":"2025-09-20T21:04:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T01:04:22","slug":"kelly-if-you-fear-something-do-something","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2025\/09\/20\/kelly-if-you-fear-something-do-something\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelly: If you fear something, do something!"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: Kelly Tang<\/span><\/p>\n

I wasn\u2019t a film student \u2014 and honestly, I\u2019m still not sure I am. But somehow, through a combination of curiosity, chaos, and a questionable number of add\/drop forms, I ended up with a film minor. And now, here I am in my last semester at BU, wondering how time moved faster than a jump cut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking back, taking that <\/span>Intro to Film <\/span><\/i>class might have been one of the best decisions I\u2019ve ever made (right up there with choosing curly fries over regular). I\u2019m a storyteller at heart \u2014 and what better place for a storyteller than COM, where the whole mission is literally to <\/span>communicate something<\/span><\/i>?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It all started with FT201: Screen Language. Since then, my passion for storytelling has only grown, and I realized that film and television hold a permanent residence in my heart \u2014 rent-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Was I terrified of making films? Absolutely. Borrowing equipment? Scary. Casting? Stressful. Editing? A crime against my sleep schedule. Every step felt like climbing Mount Doom with a tripod.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But was it <\/span>actually <\/span><\/i>that scary?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Spoiler alert: Nope.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once I actually <\/span>did <\/span><\/i>it, I found it exhilarating. I made some of my best friends during shoots, and directing taught me that sometimes, the unplanned moments make the best scenes. Life\u2019s kind of the same \u2014 I used to think every moment needed to be storyboarded in advance, but turns out, improvising works just fine too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That intro class sparked something deeper \u2014 a love for <\/span>film studies<\/span><\/i>, especially horror (yes, the genre that forces you to sleep with a nightlight after class). Last summer, I took a horror film course with Professor John Hall. It was thrilling, terrifying, and oddly therapeutic. He made sure every voice was heard, even when we weren\u2019t sure what we were saying. If you were lost, he\u2019d meet you where you were and guide you like a final girl surviving the third act.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This semester, I\u2019m in <\/span>East Asian Cinema<\/span><\/i>, learning about my own culture \u2014 but through the lens of another country. And once again, Professor Hall\u2019s teaching is top-tier. The discussions? Electric. The class energy? Chef\u2019s kiss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond Professor Hall, the entire film department is filled with amazing humans who\u2019ve taught me more than just camera angles \u2014 they\u2019ve taught me about life. They\u2019re professors, mentors, role models, and occasional emotional support providers during finals week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every class with them has reminded me why I chose COM.<\/span><\/p>\n

To all the future Terriers \u2014 your adventure is about to begin. Buckle up, bring snacks, and don\u2019t be afraid to chase what excites (or scares) you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Congrats on getting into Boston University \u2014 now go make something awesome. <\/b>\ufffd\ufffd✨<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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