My whole life has been spent consuming different forms of media, ranging from books, movies, broadcasts, and many more. Reading and writing particularly held my interest throughout my youth and have continued into my adulthood. Various forms of media have even helped me discover interests I was unaware of, such as politics and government. Although, my biggest concern is finding a way to channel my interests and passions into a career.
Before entering college, contemplating my future and searching for some profession that interested me was intensely worrying. I was concerned that there was nothing out there I could enjoy doing, and I partially still am, which prompts an important question: “How can I turn something that I’m passionate about and that I find interesting into a profession?”
This question essentially drives my interest in media because I realized that I could be the one creating what I perceive to be some of my passions. The more I think about it, the more meaningful creating media becomes to me. I could be delivering material to people through creatively writing, whether it be in the form of professionally writing or journalism, and that excites me.
A question regarding my media world I hope to get answered is what constitutes worthwhile journalism. Although this may seem simple and objective to others, worthwhile journalism to me not only consists of the bare minimum but also demands effort and finesse. By the time my occupancy at Gaylord ends, I want to be well on my way to operating at that level of skill and professionalism.