College of Communication College of Communication UT Austin College of Communication Communication Studies Department

Borae Jin
Seeking Ph.D., Interpersonal Communication
Projected graduation date: Spring, 2009
Email:
boraeya@mail.utexas.edu
Hometown:
Seoul, Korea
BA Degree:
Psychology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
MA Degree:
Communication, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Current research interests:
Personal Relationships and Interpersonal Media. I am interested in how the use of communication technologies, particularly interpersonal media such as cell phones, affects our social and personal relationships. Also I believe daily practices of close relationships shape the usage of interpersonal media
Outside hobbies & interests:
Watching TV and movies
What you think makes UT or Austin unique, cool, or "weird":
Austin is not too big to be bothered and not too small to get easily bored. It's perfect for graduate students!