Students from the establishment's journalism workshop visited the radio stations. The visit took place within the framework of the celebration of the 56th anniversary of the station of the University of La Serena, which over the years has reflected a real interest and connection with the Coquimbo Region.

On Tuesday, August 27, a group of twelve students from fifth to eighth grade, belonging to the journalism workshop of the María de Andacollo School, visited the offices of the University Radio FM with the objective of learning about the operation of a radio station, its scope and challenges.

The students were guided by the radio's technical coordinator, Hugo Millar Aguirre; the radio controller, Eduardo Barraza Aguilera; and the announcer, Rodrigo Gutiérrez Zamora, who provided them with a significant learning experience through the explanation of the operation of the control desk, production and the call center. This allowed students to try and confront recording in a professional studio, listen to their own recording and thereby define their next challenges.

The journalism workshop at Colegio María de Andacollo is led by professor Daniela Carvajal, who rescues the motivation of her students and values ​​the availability of Radio Universitaria. “This allows them to really connect with a medium and allows them to consolidate themselves as a radio journalism team. Now we hope that our goal for the semester will be realized, which is the recording of a long-duration program to edit it and upload it to the school website,” she stated.

During the visit, the students expressed great interest in the technical equipment and the experience of recording their voice through the microphone, to later listen to themselves and demonstrate the real process of a radio station. For student Poulette Acevedo, the visit was enriching: “a very nice and unforgettable experience, doing voiceover is something that I really like and I hope to continue learning more to demonstrate my capabilities,” she indicated.

Written by Paula Godoy, ULS journalist