Snapchat: TellYourStory
Life is full of mystery. be open, take opportunities. Share yourself!
Our Story:
Hi guys, my name is Ryan Gagnon, I graduated Penn State in the spring with a degree in Economics, but a passion for social media. 4 days after graduation, I embarked on a 6 week trip abroad visiting 11 countries and documenting my experiences everyday on Snapchat! The platform was a great way to share my journey in real time to my family and friends back home.
I visited a new place everyday viewing some of the most photographed sites in the world. AKA the tourist "hot spots". But I enjoyed viewing life through a local's eyes and was inspired to create this project by the conversations I had with them. I want to use social media to share their stories with the world, to expose you to various viewpoints on controversial issues, and to foster relationships with this community. I hope this will spark conversations and promote opportunities for continued engagement! #TellYourStory |
Media's Influence |
We often take the media's word for granted, buying into their scripted story and not questioning their motives. To capture our attention, the media sensationalizes news, documenting only the tragedies and triumphs that countries face. Their coverage is generalized and overshadows the voice of the people. TellYourStory is providing a fresh perspective on how you'll experience the world. Through the eyes of a local, in an unfiltered and engaging manner, we hope to expose the hidden truths, and show you around our daily lives.
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Zero $ Budget |
Working with a zero dollar budget means the world to us. Passion for sharing ourselves and our area with the world trumps anything material. We are genuine people who are excited to introduce you to our way of life, our culture, customs, and everything we find awesome. We'd love to talk with you more, follow us and let's share life!
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Leave your bags unpacked. Grab a cold one. Sit back. And Experience the World.
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My favorite part of the journey I had abroad was sharing everyday with my followers. I took interest in providing them with entertaining and informative content every 24 hours. Using Snapchat I received real time feedback and suggestions, I felt like they were experiencing Europe right beside me. So, I pieced together a compilation video of my snaps from the trip, hope you enjoy it! - Keep Exploring
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