Journalism Conference

Last night I attended the Jounalism Conference at my alma mater, USF. It was the first time I have been back on campus since graduation! It was great to see old professors and classmates, and it gave me a new found reason to start blogging again!

Between hearing about all of their struggles and success to get where they are: From moving 8 times in 4 years, standing in the rain, sleet, snow, fire (insert natural disaster/weather pattern here) to all of their advice, it was well worth the trip!

Although some of their advice, being a college grad doesn't apply anymore (though it is true, INTERNSHIPS are key! that's how I got the desk I am sitting at now), I still found it extremely helpful and enjoyable to listen to. Especially, the, "Don't do what you don't want to do" one. I totally understand

I still wish I knew what they thought a good starting salary is (so I could either go home and cry myself to sleep or jump for joy all the way home.. I hope jumping!)

Now I hope I can turn this blog back into a real journalism think tank, and still be involved in the journalism world! (though right now my writing consists of all marketing - event recaps, propsoals, sponsorships, etc etc etc) Maybe one day I'll go back! (or freelancing sounds like fun!!!)


More to come. Promise.