Warren Long
BS in Communication Studies, Northwestern University
Experience: Northwestern University Football player; Released full length studio album
Areas of Interest: Music, TV/film, Visual arts, Fine arts, Performing arts, Photography, Video/digital media, Arts/music festivals, Nonprofit work, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Ideal Job in 10 Years: Creative Director
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern? As an undergrad at Northwestern, I enjoyed learning in the School of Communication and I feel the MSLCE will allow me to combine my creative interests with industry application.
Favorite (song/movie/show/festival/exhibition … )? Favorite Album: Dom Kennedy’s From the Westside with Love II
What are you most looking forwards to about the MSLCE program? Meeting leaders in creative industries.
What is your favorite Chicago landmark/attraction, or what are you most excited to visit? The Art Institute of Chicago
If you could have lunch with one person (living or dead), who would it be? Stuart Hall
If you had to describe yourself in three words, they would be… Curious, Confident, Imaginative
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Oakland, CA
What award would you most like to win? Nobel Prize
If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support? Chicago Public Schools
If someone made a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you? The Adventures of Vladimir Chong/ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
What thought or message would you put in a fortune cookie? It’s okay to get got, just make sure you get yours more than you get got though!
How do you plan on spending/did you spend your summer before starting MSLCE? Mentored students from Chicago Public Schools, and prepared for the upcoming football season
Where is your dream internship for next summer? Apple Music/ Los Angeles
Where are you from? Union City, CA