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     Hi, my name is Elena Mihajlov. I am Serbian, which means I am probably relate Novak Djokovic and Nikola Tesla. Growing up my parents took me to visit my family is Serbia. I went rock climbing, tree climbing, and visited my cousins in the mountains. I never liked how every body smokes there because it make me violently nauseous. 

Growing up my Aunt made me watch a lot British and BBC shows such as Bridget Jones Diary, Love Actually, Three Weddings and a Funeral, and Notting Hill. Now, all of my favorite shows are made by the BBC like Merlin, Sherlock, and Doctor Who. God, I love Doctor Who! Doctor Who was the first show that made me violently sob, curled up in the fetal position. Donna and the Doctor had the absolutely best companionship of any of the characters. She was so funny and just what the Doctor needed. Too bad he wiped her memory. 

I played soccer from the ages of seven to thirteen which taught me that I am terrible at running and am much better suited as a goalie. My dad almost made me quit because a kid once broke my nose (it's still broken by the way) and made him think it was too dangerous. After stopping soccer, I decided to play a easier sport that wasn't as dangerous. Naturally, I became a lacrosse goalie that gets hit by 70 mph balls on the regular (it's true, google it). I'm apparently very good according to my coaches and teammates, but sports were never my passion. I LOVE music. I can imagine intricate music videos and movies all based on a single song. That's why I want to do media studies because it is the best way to get my visions on the big screen.  



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