My Motivation To Build A Career In Broadcast Journalism
One expression I have been told my entire life is this: “A good student seeks knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. ” As a senior in high school, this has not changed at all. From the beginning, I’ve always had problems focusing in class. I loved to be in class. If leaving my house meant having friends, eating snacks, talking to the “big kids, ” and coloring, why should I ever come home again? Despite this zeal for school, I always remembered it being hard for me to stay on task after a few hours. Fast forward to my junior year, I began to lose energy and that never ending child-like spirit for school. What was wrong with me? I could barely even keep my eyes open in class. Some days I’d snap at people and cry uncontrollably from all the stress and anxiety. I’d get migraines, nausea, and sometimes even my wrists would be hurting badly. I also began to get sick easily, miss class, and was even bullied because of it. I finally told my mom that it was too much to bear. My schoolwork was piling up and I was crying almost every single day. Upon going to the doctor and getting a few checkups, we realized that I had hypoglycemia.
Hypoglycemia sounds like a scary word, but really its meaning is simple: low blood sugar. I heard it my whole life because diabetes runs on both sides of my family, but I never thought I would experience it at such a young age! Upon hearing all the symptoms of this condition, I was excited. Maybe I’m not so weird. Lots of people do have this condition. It just needs to be treated. My treatment, as of right now: eat every three hours. My body is not perfect, but I am helping it along when I know how I am feeling and eat something nutritious instead of bad for my health. Now, as a senior, I’ve still had to deal with people calling me names and making fun of me for this thing I can’t change. One thing I can change, though, is this: my attitude. If I seek knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of the people around me and the environments I am a part of, then I can truly learn.
All people need the right nutrition to live successfully. All people need the ability to learn and grow in places that are not only safe, but also fun and challenging. I believe students need each other to grow. Whether you’re a huge people person, or you prefer to be alone, everyone needs at least one friend not only to survive, but to thrive! On this so-called “path to success, ” I’ve realized that with my words and actions, I can encourage others to live life to the fullest! No second is promised, but every second counts. Every person plays a role in this world, no matter what they believe they can or cannot do. All people have the power to make a name for themselves and those they love. The choice to seek that, though, is another story. Sharing my stories and the stories of others in the world is what I’m good at. I pressured myself into thinking I had to be perfect. No one is perfect!
Broadcast Journalism is something I’ve seen a million times but never knew that that’s what it was. This major means I can take pictures and videos, meet people, write, work with technology, and help others lead better lives because of my ability to efficiently communicate. This major could also be known as the news! This career path is what I’ve been preparing for my entire life. I love the “seeking” part of it! Even though I may lose my way due to a number of factors I can’t change, I can seek a positive attitude and help others on this journey called life. A few ways I have been able to do this is through yearbook class. With this new year, I’ve been able to take awesome pictures of people in the school and be a part of cool environments. Because of this, I started something called the “Picture of the Week. ” Every Tuesday, I print off a few pictures of students doing good or having fun. This encourages participation in school events and organizations. It also encourages others to feel more comfortable about the way they look. Confidence isn’t about looking perfect. Confidence is being happy in the moment you are in. With a camera, I can capture that happiness and put it in the yearbook for students to remember forever! Another way I have been able to aid in this path to being a part of the news is through film class. At my small school, it’s hard to get electives going that people actually want to be a part of.
This year, film class was added, and I couldn’t have been more excited! I’ve been able to learn the history of film making, write scripts, shoot usable video, and encourage others to just have fun. One final way I have been able to work toward my goal of becoming a news journalist is through being an intern at one of my local news stations. My mentor is a grad from the university I wish to attend. It could not have been more perfect! She is so encouraging and positive. The environment there at the station is also positive, too. They want me to succeed, and I in turn want them to succeed too. Even on days when I don’t feel like it, I can give my time to serve others with a listening ear. Even just a few seconds can make a difference in someone’s life. With this career, I can do just that. I have had and will continue to have low points in my life. In another country, someone my age is struggling to go to school. If I can do that, yet don’t take it, I feel as if I am wronging them.
With this career, I can change the lives of those around me, wherever I am. I can seek knowledge, wisdom, and understanding, and help others to do the same. A true student seeks these things, despite their circumstances, and I think all people have the ability to overcome any challenge they may face.
