Yesterday, October 21, 2013, I attended the Career Fair focused on the Phillip Merill College of Journalism. With my first step through the door, I was immediately overwhelmed by tailored blazers, tweed skirts, and an overarching sense of competition.
I originally went to the Fair to survey possible opportunities, and to get acquainted with how it functions, for future references. Since I have realized that I will most likely not be pursuing a career in journalism, I decided to just become familiar with the expectations for an internship.
I quickly learned, as I had expected, that most internships were not very interested in Freshman students, mostly due to their lack of experience in the field. However, for those who went to the Fair in pursuit of a specific platform, they were pleased to see a wide range of opportunities- from print media and sports journalism (USA Today Sports) to broadcast journalism with a multi-platform/broadcast journalism panel.
Every potential intern in the room looked eager, prepared, and determined. The whole experience was ultimately valuable as it made me realize how significant it is to research and prepare yourself to succeed in the real world. Internships are such a great opportunity to rise above your peers, and ultimately land you with that dream job.
-Emilie Boyer
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