Blog Post 6: Midyear
Journalism has been an interesting experience for me. It is not what I have expected. Since I am a section editor, I found myself communicating with people more than I would have had. In this absurd, loopy kind of way, I have strangely enjoyed the experience. I like feeling important. I like the responsibilities, which is emphasized by the fact that these are responsibilities I can handle. Yet some people aren’t as easy to communicate to compare to others, unfortunately. There are people who turn in their work on time and I have no problem working with them, but then there are people who have no consideration for my work load and don’t turn in anything on time–ever. I would have to call them, talk to them everyday, but they don’t care. So I have back-up articles.
My expectations for journalism were both reached and not reached, depending on what specific expectations they are. I wanted to communicate with people, work with others, become a better writer–all that good stuff. I did get to communicate with people, get more involved in the school community, and at the very least, became a more concise writer. However, I do not thing I get along with everyone, though I do my best to stay patient and not scream at people whenever a problem occurred. I think because of journalism, I have become a more persevering, patient individual.
For second semester, I have limited expectations. Never expect too much. I expect to expand entertainment coverage in the school, especially with Bandapalooza taking place in the next month. While I realize that journalism is a self-motivated course, as an editor, I feel that I am partially responsible for helping my reporters fulfill their publishing points. I will expand opportunities for reporters to review movie reviews and thoroughly cover Bandapalooza to the best of their abilities. I also expect my reporters to write better, well-rounded articles.
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