Final Task

 This project has been an incredible experience, both in successes and failures. I'm not afraid to admit there are some things I could have done better, but I still believe the product I produced was something I can be proud of. I can't wait to go into Media Studies next year and see where it takes me. Thanks for taking this journey with me.



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