Becoming a Professional

My experience as a journalist began last semester when I began reporting for The Mirror. I wrote a few articles about events and artists for the arts and entertainment section. At the beginning of this semester, I was offered and took the position to be trained by an editor at the paper, so that I can take his place after he graduates this year.

Even though I’ve never covered a beat before, I am excited to cover the 2012 election and the primaries. Politics has become like a religion to me since I keep up with polls on a daily basis. Since researching the election, I have learned that citizens can also be involved in caucuses like they can in primaries. During my reporting, I hope to gain better knowledge of politics and the election process.

Through my experience as a reporter I have learned that my strength is  my ability to write. Since I was younger I feel like I always had a talent with putting my voice and wit into my papers. My weakness as a journalist is sometimes reporting. Although I am a social person in general, I have a hard time talking to strangers. At this point, I feel it is time to get over these fears.

Blogging to me is like keeping a diary. What I like about blogging is that it allows the people around me to keep up with what I’m doing. I also get to reflect on what I am doing in life and it gives me more time to do what I think I am best at: writing.