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| Reporting live from the Innovative News Center |
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| Gator NABJ 2013 - 2014 Executive Board |
It is an absolute pleasure to embark on my last semester as
an undergraduate student at the University of Florida. I must say my college
career thus far has been nothing but a professional and personal learning
opportunity. Such an eventful college experience wouldn’t have be possible
without the support of my family, friends, professionals, instructors and
faculty I met along the way.
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| Out in the field |
If you know me, you will know that I literally live at the
College of Journalism and Commutations. My oversized purse bag merely holds all
of what I need to sustain me throughout the day. Inside you will find a variety
of snacks, my must have headphones use for study music or making sure my sound
level is on point when working on a story, my Mass Media Law and Broadcast News
Handbook, reporter notebook and how can I forget my planner. Let’s not forget my mobile device used to
receive all sorts of news notifications, text messages, tweets, emails and
Instagram post. Gosh! My day would not be complete without my cell phone. Yes,
it’s a big bag. I know. The only thing I don’t tote along with me when I leave
home is my blanket and 31” x 38” x 10’’ foldaway portable cot.
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| Forecasting live in the Weather Center |
My life as a
College of Journalism and Communications student differs from
semester to semester as I undertake different opportunities in the college. My
day varies throughout the week and can sometime be a little hectic. Some days
may start off with me heading to my Hurricane class before a make a dash to
grab lunch then off to the weather center. There, I will analyze forecast data,
models and get ready for the First at 5 show on
WUFT. Other days may consist of
me going to my Television 2 Reporting class, Mass Media Law class and work at
the Knight Division. While various days I am in the
Innovative News Center
working as a multimedia journalist shooting, editing and writing stories for
the First at Five Show. Or the times spent in the
Center for Media Innovation and Research to study, work on projects and go to meetings. Not to mention, my extracurricular activities with the
College of Journalism and Communications Ambassador and
The Gator Chapter of National Association of BlackJournalists.
From my experiences in and outside of the classroom, I’ve learned what it takes
to be an unshakable forecaster and journalist at heart. Aggression and
assertiveness! I am excited to see what the future holds.
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| Working at the Knight Division in the PATH Office |
