--- title: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION description: Ana Bellinghausen, a UNO student studying journalism, had multiple chances to gain first-hand experiences while earning her degree. image: https://blog.unomaha.edu/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Marketing/Student%20Profiles%20Website/UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--20220218_AnaBellinghausen-11.jpg --- [![UComm -- UNO logo reversed](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Digital%20Team/UComm%20--%20UNO%20logo%20reversed.png?width=29012&height=2483&name=UComm%20--%20UNO%20logo%20reversed.png "UComm -- UNO logo reversed")](https://www.unomaha.edu/) [![UComm -- UNO logo reversed](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Digital%20Team/UComm%20--%20UNO%20logo%20reversed.png?width=29012&height=2483&name=UComm%20--%20UNO%20logo%20reversed.png "UComm -- UNO logo reversed")](https://www.unomaha.edu/) - [Apply Now](https://www.unomaha.edu/admissions/apply/index.php) - [Visit UNO](https://www.unomaha.edu/admissions/visit/index.php) - [Request Info](https://www.unomaha.edu/admissions/apply/request-for-information-rfi.php) - [My Story Home](https://mystory.unomaha.edu/index.php) - Filter By Topics # LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION ## Ana Bellinghausen May, 8 2022 SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/ana-bellinghausen](mailto:?body=https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/ana-bellinghausen) ![Headshot photo of Ana Bellinghausen.](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Marketing/Student%20Profiles%20Website/UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--20220218_AnaBellinghausen-11.jpg) SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/ana-bellinghausen](mailto:?body=https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/ana-bellinghausen) ![University of Nebraska at Omaha](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Digital%20Team/UComm%20--%20Digital%20--%20UNO%20chat%20logo.png) Written By [University of Nebraska at Omaha](https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/author/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha) Topic [Academics](https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/tag/academics) --- ANA BELLINGHAUSEN COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA Journalism Major ---   Affordability is one of the biggest factors to take into consideration when attending college. That is why Ana Bellinghausen is so thankful for the finantial support that she received from UNO. "One office that's been huge for me is the Financial Aid Assistance office. I've been lucky enough to receive scholarships and grants that have funded most of my education. It's taken lots of stress off my process as a student and allowed me to continue in my career path further. I've also leaned on the academic advising offices. Dr. (Andrea) Weare has been so helpful in piecing together my schedule for my last few semesters and answering every question I may have. She made the process so easy," she said. ![Quote by Ana Bellinghausen: "I've been lucky enough to receive scholarships and grants that have funded most of my education. It's taken lots of stress off my process as a student and allowed me to continue in my career path further."](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Marketing/Student%20Profiles%20Website/UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--0581_PULL_QUOTE_DESIGN_AB2.jpg?width=1275&name=UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--0581_PULL_QUOTE_DESIGN_AB2.jpg) During her time at UNO, Ana gained invaluable real-world experience. "The 2022 U.S. Curling Trials at Baxter Arena really sticks out to me because it was a full circle moment. My first professional reporting stint was with USA Curling my freshman year in December 2018 at the Curling World Cup, and then I worked with USA Curling again for the 2022 U.S. Olympic Curling Trials as a senior. There's nothing like sending off athletes to fulfill their Olympic dreams, and to be a part of that right on campus was a special feeling. It was also the second Olympic Trials I covered in one year, with swimming in June 2021. It was a landmark moment for me." ![Photo of Ana Bellinghausen interviewing a baseball player at the College World Series.](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Marketing/Student%20Profiles%20Website/UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--20220621_CWS_10%20(1).jpg?width=374&name=UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--20220621_CWS_10%20(1).jpg)![Photo of Ana Bellinghausen standing in front of the USA Olympic Curling trials ice. ](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Marketing/Student%20Profiles%20Website/UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--20211118_AnaBellinghausen_3.jpg?width=374&name=UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--20211118_AnaBellinghausen_3.jpg) "love that UNO allows for so many opportunities. I'm rarely told "No" to an idea; no matter how big that idea may be. The professors truly care about the students and want to see them thrive. The campus and enrollment are the perfect size so you can fit in, but also stand out among your peers. UNO tome represents endless possibilities for growth and success. It's a place where you can get out of your comfort zone and find your passion," she said.  ![Quote by Ana Bellinghausen: "I love that UNO allows for so many opportunities. I'm rarely told "No" to an idea; no matter how big that idea may be."](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Marketing/Student%20Profiles%20Website/UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--0581_PULL_QUOTE_DESIGN_AB.jpg?width=1275&name=UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--0581_PULL_QUOTE_DESIGN_AB.jpg) With graduation on the horizon, Ana has big dreams for the future. "I will continue sideline reporting for Nebraska Public Media and the Big Ten Network. I'm also ready to take on any gig that may come my way in the freelance world. My dream job is to be the next Erin Andrews; she's such a role model for me and someone I look up to. My goal is to be covering the biggest sporting events on the sidelines for ESPN, FOX Sports, etc... 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