Danielle Rockower

University of Florida student

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

Thank you @Aly_Raisman for speaking tonight at @UF and making an impact on the students who came to the event!

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

Raisman said the adjustment to no longer competing is an unusual feeling, to finally be able to relax on her own time, but she is still busy traveling and speaking at events.

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

After competing in the Olympics, @Aly_Raisman and her team members were excited to relax and eat cupcakes and french fries 🍟🍰

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

During student Q&A, Raisman said she is inspired by other athletes who use their platform to present on issues they believe in.

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Raisman said that it is unacceptable to be unkind or nasty to someone because of their religion and is proud to be a Jewish woman. “If you hate one group, you hate yourself.” - @Aly_Raisman

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“Women don’t have to be modest to be respected” - @Aly_Raisman on posing naked for ESPN’s The Body Issue in 2015.

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

If Aly Raisman did not go professional, she would have been a Florida Gator!

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

“I use food as filling your gas tank with fuel” - @Aly_Raisman speaks out about the importance of not punishing yourself over everything you eat 🍕🍔

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

.@Aly_Raisman talks about the importance of having a support system, not only with sports, but throughout life. “Family does not have to be blood related,” she said.

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Raisman was a member and captain of the 2012 and 2016 United States Olympic gymnastics team. She uses her platform to promote the #MeToo movement in the hopes to end sexual abuse in youth sports.

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

(Balance) beaming with excitement to hear Aly Raisman speak tonight at the University Auditorium @UF for the ACCENT Speakers Bureau event!

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

We come about choices or disasters, but because the world is changing so fast, we need to be prepared to make changes and face different opportunities within our career paths. #jou3109

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

One thing we should always remember is if you get "downsized," changing paths can put you in an even better position for a new job! #jou3109

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

"It is important for us, as journalists, to help people understand what is true and what is right" -Anne Saul #jou3109

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

"I get paid to learn." @MaryShedden says that working in journalism gives you the opportunity to experience new things and have fun will doing so! #jou3109

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

Excited to hear from a panel of professionals speak to us today on their work experiences #JOU3109

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

Thank you Michael Stone for speaking to our class today about freelancing! Always remember that you are your own boss, so manage your schedule wisely. #JOU3109

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

We often have to accept the fact that rejection is just part of the process of freelancing. #jou3109

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

.@Michael__Stone recommends joining as many professional organizations as possible, and never be shy about pitching your own ideas to national publications! #jou3109

[Danielle Rockower @dhrockower]

Freelancing can be overwhelming because we don't often realize the challenges of finding a quick job #JOU3109