Coming Home
My most unforgettable memory during my stint in Washington was when I went to New York City to interview an anchor on the Today Show for a class profile assignment. Never in a million years would I have imagained myself in that position, and I was able to meet so many of my journliastic idols. This semester taught me that if you want something bad enough you had to go after it, otherwise the opportunity is just going to pass. When I had to call up my interviewee I was so nervous but after realizing the worst thing she could say to me was "no" I realized I had nothing to lose. I strongly suggest that students study abroad during their four years in college. They only have experiences and memories to gain, so why not? For me, it made me a lot more independent, tenacious, confident and prepared for the real world. Since I am going into journalism it was good for me to gain an inside perspective of the industry and realize what I have to do to be successful. If I could study abroad again I would in a second, I think it is a wonderful way to expand your horizens and learn more about yourself.