My Life as a UF Telecommunication Student - School Days

Reporting live from the Innovative News Center

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. 

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.

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.   

Working at the Knight Division in the PATH Office