What I learned in this class over the course of the semester that really stood out to me was I was able to learn a few different profile story styles. The class gave em an opportunity to write a day in the life story for the first time and proofreading the work of my peers also opened my eyes to new styles in the profile story assignment. That, along with putting together my first video, was the biggest thing this class taught me.
Personally, I graduate this Saturday and enter the real world and a suffering job market. I'm confident that the University of Northern Colorado and the journalism program here have prepared me to succeed. Having professors drive me to be a reporter at The Mirror, force me to expand my range and be supportive of me during my growth are things that were essential for me.
The only thing I think the journalism program is missing is something it really has no control over. Not until I did my internship at The (Greeley) Tribune did I realize what the career field really demands from a person, especially in sports. The hours, the low pay and the time away from family is something I saw first hand in my intership. It taught me how much dedication it will take to make it in the profession. After completing the internship and getting my degree, I do feel I am ready to start the next chapter of my life.
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