Padua Academy Alum Speaks to Multimedia Journalism Class. 8216;Life is just a classroom. Every year, on the last day of December, we find ourselves counting down from the number 10 to the new year. For me, 2014 represents one of those years where you look back and. Took two exams on my 21. Birthday and when the clock struck 10. Of the year, I officially began my role as the PRSSA-UD President. Our Chapter had more than 100 students attend our first m.