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To say this week challenged me is definitely an understatement. I have experience interviewing, writing articles, and creating audio stories, but having to quickly complete all of these components in one week was difficult especially since I had a hard time finding interviewees that meet the criteria for my topic. However, completing this project has given me even more real world experience than I expected.<\/p>\n
Having to quickly develop a story in this timeframe has prepared me to tackle almost any deadline. Despite having a delayed start to interviewing and editing, I no longer view this as a setback. This was a challenge that tested my work ethic and determination, and I\u2019m proud to say I passed!<\/p>\n
My favorite part of this experience was interviewing in the field. Most of the multimedia projects I\u2019ve completed, I\u2019ve done by myself. So, being able to work with a team to accomplish different aspects of a story was an enjoyable collaboration. Even more so, interviewing one of the first female tattoo artists in America was a privilege that only so many people have done. I\u2019m so glad this workshop allowed me to expand outside of my typical topics.<\/p>\n
Additionally, being able to work with my mentor Jennifer Stayton was definitely a pleasure. Under her guidance, I was able to learn different techniques for approaching and developing a story. As I enter my senior year, I know I still have more to learn about the journalism industry, but I feel more prepared for a professional journalism career. Getting a glimpse into how NPR operates is an experience I\u2019ll cherish forever.<\/p>\n
If you want to challenge yourself in a fast paced environment, I highly encourage any student wanting to pursue the journalism field to apply for Next Generation Radio. You won\u2019t regret your decision!<\/p>\n
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