The most exciting thing about BAMMA is that I can discuss journalism topics and that I can have general discussion about anything with those that are in my age group. I like seeing how people with different personalities can have a passion for something. Learning about journalism is something that I have wanted to try for a long time and I'm glad that I can finally experience it. I like living with 4 other girls that I can relate to and that are really fun to be around. We get along and there have been no problems (thus far). Just kidding!
The most frustrating thing is that the people that I tried to contact today did not call me back, so I do not know how I can begin to formulate the story for my news article without any sources or anything. I called the same person three times and left two voice mails and she still did not call. I feel how reporters probably feel every time they're on a deadline and people do not call or answer their phone calls. I would rather that the person rejected me on the phone than not answer the phone, so at least I know that they're not interested and I don't waste my time worrying about them.
When I applied for this program, I thought that we would only have classes and lectures about writing, not about audio and movie editing and taking pictures. I'm glad that I'm learning these skills because I know that they will help me in the future. I had a very naive and general idea about journalism and now I'm beginning to understand the frustrations and education needed to be a journalist. I thought that a journalist only needed to know how to write an article, and not know how to take a good picture or make an intriguing video.
Overall, the positive experiences outweigh the negative and I have enjoyed my time here. I have learned a lot and I experienced things that I thought that I wouldn't at this program. I'm glad that I was fortunate enough to be a part of this and that I can learn something that I have an interest in.
The most frustrating thing is that the people that I tried to contact today did not call me back, so I do not know how I can begin to formulate the story for my news article without any sources or anything. I called the same person three times and left two voice mails and she still did not call. I feel how reporters probably feel every time they're on a deadline and people do not call or answer their phone calls. I would rather that the person rejected me on the phone than not answer the phone, so at least I know that they're not interested and I don't waste my time worrying about them.
When I applied for this program, I thought that we would only have classes and lectures about writing, not about audio and movie editing and taking pictures. I'm glad that I'm learning these skills because I know that they will help me in the future. I had a very naive and general idea about journalism and now I'm beginning to understand the frustrations and education needed to be a journalist. I thought that a journalist only needed to know how to write an article, and not know how to take a good picture or make an intriguing video.
Overall, the positive experiences outweigh the negative and I have enjoyed my time here. I have learned a lot and I experienced things that I thought that I wouldn't at this program. I'm glad that I was fortunate enough to be a part of this and that I can learn something that I have an interest in.
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