U of M: Road to Rio

Follow along as 14 University of Memphis journalism students document their experiences working as interns at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics #MEM2Rio

[Action News 5 @WMCActionNews5]

U of M students reflect on their experiences covering the 2016 Olympics #wmc5 >>https://t.co/tUBF7k56bM

[U of M: Road to Rio @MEM2Rio]

After our long journey, we arrived on a big plaza and this incredible moment happened. (cc @The_Anna_Joy) #MEM2Rio https://t.co/f48luBXNgW

[U of M: Road to Rio @MEM2Rio]

The 2nd video of our trip to #Rio: our looong journey to get uniforms! But @JonathanCapriel took cool pics. #MEM2Rio
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[U of M: Road to Rio @MEM2Rio]

We are filled with memories from the #Rio #Olympics. Revisit our trip daily with short videos, right here! #MEM2Rio https://t.co/eIYbHqnnbt

[U of M: Road to Rio @MEM2Rio]

The #MEM2Rio group is back in the bluff city!

[U of M: Road to Rio @MEM2Rio]

Everyone is through security and we board our first flight from Rio to São Paulo at 7:35 and take off at 8:15! #MEM2rio #TigersAbroad

[U of M: Road to Rio @MEM2Rio]

We are at the airport to head home… first flight leaves at 8:15 am #MEM2rio

[U of M: Road to Rio @MEM2Rio]

More students were able to make it to see Christ the Redeemer for our last day in Rio! #MEM2Rio #Rio2016

[Shauna Jordan Mejía @sjordan39]

Women's Football Final with my home girl #SWE #GER #Football #BeJealous #Maracana #Rio2016 #MEM2rio @The_Anna_Joy

[Jonathan Capriel @JonathanCapriel]

Sisters Charlotte & Julia Bonaventura will be referring this #Bronze match Women's #handball #NED vs #NOR #Mem2Rio

[Anna Joy Batchelor @The_Anna_Joy]

Rhythmic gymnastics amazes me! For some reason, I find this more entertaining than artistic gymnastics #Mem2rio #Rio2016

[Shauna Jordan Mejía @sjordan39]

When you realize that Josef Dostal is only a year older than you and he's already won two Olympic medals 😳😳😳 What am I doing with my life?!

[Logan Butts @Logan_Butts]

I got to interview her! https://t.co/UHLa2wFavq

[Roxane Coche @roxanecoche]

Shauna Jordan (@SALTY_39) typing rowers' quotes under the #Rio2016  sun. #MEM2Rio

[Memphis JRSM @MemphisJRSM]

Hey, they're talking about our fine @MemphisJRSM students! #MEM2rio https://t.co/QDiVvIg2SN

[Jonathan Capriel @JonathanCapriel]

LOVE when players look at me w/ happiness & disappointment. Like they hate my questions but they want to get stuff off their chest #Mem2Rio

[Avery Franklin Seaman @averyefranklin]

THEY DID IT!!! @kerrileewalsh has won an Olympic medal for the fourth time. Absolutely incredible to see. #beachvolleyball #rio2016 #MEM2Rio

[Dr. M. David Rudd @UofMPastPres]

Editor-in-Chief of the Olympic News Service described our students in Rio as great, knowledgeable, surpassing expectations. #Proud #MEM2rio

[Jonathan Capriel @JonathanCapriel]

Me when my food is ready...

halftime #FRA 17 #NED 13 Women's #handball #Olympics #Mem2Rio @ihf_info

[Omer Yusuf @OmerAYusuf]

We're up next @chipwilliamsjr #CrossFitGames https://t.co/EGvYC2bbiZ