Summer

This summer I am back in my parent’s nest; living off their food and reaping the benefits of free rent. I am also hard at work though.

I work summers at a very fun seasonal job. With the economy the way it is, a couple of my friends haven’t been able to even find a job to last them for the three month hiatus from school.

I should have been blogging much more frequently but I have been working and spending time with family quite a bit.

I usually come home early so I spend my afternoons reading the news online and searching for journalism resources. I have found a myriad of wonderful tools for breaking into the profession, becoming a freelance writer and staying afloat while the media industry becomes awash.

These sites give me hope. Young journalists telling their fascinating tales of having trouble paying the rent but embarking on freelance ventures. Landing internships and sharing their advice on how to learn as much as possible. Older journalists who have successfully built freelancing businesses.

I know times are rough right now and times are definitely changing, but I am so excited with all the opportunities of this industry. Even a lack of opportunities proves to be a challenge I am eager to embark on.

With two years left at a renowned journalism school, I plan on taking a variety of classes where I can continue to learn so much more about journalism. Designing Web sites, videos, sideshows, learning how to photograph, writing for magazines and newspapers—all tenets of the media industry.

This summer I am earning money for school and arming myself with knowledge. I intend on learning as much as I possibly can about this world I have such a passion for.

The world of telling stories.

Check out these informative and blogs.

The Independent Journalist—A Society of Professional Journalists blog.

Tomorrow’s News, Tomorrow’s Journalists

-Tatiana