Monday Jan. 29, 2007 (Blog #1)
Here goes another year, another semester here at USF, filled with reading writing, and arithmetic. HAHA scratch out the arithmetic part, but nonetheless, it's going to be another great and hard working semester; I can just sense it in the air. Leaving my prior university, past memories that I am very fond of, my parents and friends back home and of course fall semester behind motivates me to move forward in a positive direction, wanting to do better, if not the best than I have ever done before. I am honestly loving all my spring semester classes and I before I know it, I am no longer a collegiate sophomore, but rather, an older lady who has basically matured into…..oh heck, let’s just say I’ll be a junior, plain and simple. All this reading and news writing is routine for me and I enjoy it, however, it really makes me think about my future and my career choice ahead of me. Growing as a journalist is a learning process. I have always known that speech and public speaking is for me and that it’s my forte since the 8th grade. I figure, I love that aspect, I have that ability, and I love writing, so why not develop that into a career. I knew right after the 8th grade and entering high school that broadcasting is IT! IT HAS TO BE! Speech is my true interest and passion and I want to effectively communicate to the world by telling people’s stories and listening efficiently. The media is a ubiquitous culture that is saturated in our daily lives; some people want to pursue a career in the field, meaning they want to create or contribute to the media, or some just take in or “consume” the media. YES I learned this in my media class last semester, but relating to it though, in all aspect and in all retrospect, it is so true! We are all consumers and creators of the media. I find myself to be both, and hopefully one day, my dream of pursuing and creating the media professionally will be achieved. In reaction to all the outstanding TV broadcasters out there, whether it be reporting hard or soft news, they are making a difference in our lives through the way we view the news that is occurring nationally and globally. Katie Couric, Dan Rather, Oprah, Tom Brokaw, and so much more have definitely inspired me through their professionalism and vast wisdom about the world. If I start or say something, I am the type of person that will accomplish it no matter what, and when I say I admire all of these professionals and I yearn to seek their career as my ambition, that is exactly what I hope to do, I just have to work hard at it and get what I want. INTERNSHIPS, USF MEDIA CLASSES, BROADCAST CLASSES AND TV STATIONS, HERE I COME!
4 comments:
Your optimism is inspiring. Whenever I think about my future, I assume I’m doomed to fail, but you manage to keep an upbeat and positive attitude, which I really admire.
You’re right, journalism is amazing – there’s no reason for me to feel so depressed about it. Maybe I’ll ask you for interviewing tips one of these days; I always get so nervous when talking to new people (especially professionals).
Where other university did you attend before USF? (I'm just curious.)
I’ll see you in class tomorrow. :)
I know what you mean, it is so refreshing to actually be in the classes that you want to be in and learn the things that you will (hopefully!) be using in your future career. when I was younger I always wanted to be a broadcast journalist, a news caster of some sort, but unfortunately I get really shy in front of people or during public speaking. something I definaltly need to work on. Luckily there are so many options in the world of journalism to choose from!
I never laugh at enthusiasm and idealism because those qualities are exactly what you would have seen in Vicky Nguyen, Toan Lam, Jennifer Jolly, George Sanchez, Teresa Rochester, Pat Bhoolsuwan and many others when they were students here. Journalism is a field where you have to want it because the competition is tough. Get internships early and often. Get in touch with some of the people I just mentioned. Ask them the tough guestions about how they got where they are and if they are in it for the long haul. Many take other paths, though the skills they practiced as journalists help them tremdously. Add curiosity to enthusiasm -- which it would seem you have already done.
I loved your article and your enthusiasm like the others said. I actually feel the same way about journalism. I was anxious when I took my first journalism clas last semester but I ending up loving it. And like every new semester, I was scared to be in new classes and be sure to know what teachers want from us. But I'm so glad because I finally do what I like and I have been waiting for that for a very long time. Moreover, for example in that class, I know I will use what we are doing, maybe not the same way but I know I will need it. SO I can totally see what you mean because I go for what I want too!!! See you tomorrow in class!!!!!
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