I have most definitely loved my internship at the local
newspaper so far this summer. It’s been a great experience and I learn new
things every day. I’d say the most important thing I’ve learned, though, is
this:
I really have no desire to work at a local newspaper for the
rest of my life.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s great and it’s not terribly hectic,
which I enjoy. And covering news for a small town isn't too strenuous. But I want
something more; covering vacation bible schools and interviewing elementary
school board members just isn’t my cup of tea. I want to do something big with
my writing one day. If I could write for a magazine in a big city, that would
be the ticket I think. I just know that I could never sit in an office of a small
town newspaper as a permanent career.
I have this dream of running around the streets of New York,
interviewing hot-shot businessmen and women, prominent members of society, and
possibly even doing some investigative reporting. I’d also love to interview
musicians and celebrities. Most importantly, I just want to do something that
makes an impact. Something that gets the attention of people all over the
world, not just small town residents. I really appreciate small town reporters,
because even though it’s not glamorous, easy, or fun, they make it seem
effortless and most that I’ve met do their jobs very well. Especially the
people I’m working with right now. I’m just thankful I have this chance to
experience SOME sort of reporting. But it’s made me seriously think about what I
could see myself doing in the future, which is scary and exciting all at once.
- Kelsey
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