5/3 Blog Post (SLO)

I gained a great deal from my internship this year with Jacobs Media Corporation. I learned how to behave in the professional world. I learned valuable journalism ethics, how to appropriately gather information, and how to cite sources. I learned how to construct good pieces in accordance with the AP style guide, along with how to construct good radio pieces in the form of HTs, HRs, RVs, and RWs. I learned how to behave professionally while still having fun and maintaining and developing great relationships with coworkers.I took specific actions that allowed me to get the most from my internship, such as being punctual, maintaining good communication between myself and my mentor, by being polite and always willing to help, and by always being willing to to learn and accept criticism. This mentorship prepared me for the future by teaching me professional skills I need to move forward in the professional world that will allow me to reach the level of success I am aiming for. It taught me how to deal and get along well with coworkers, how to respond to constructive criticism from superiors, and how to maintain good communication with an employer. It changed my idea of the career I am looking into (journalism) by showing me its complexity, its requirement for speaking to lots of new people frequently, and for introducing me to radio and written journalism.My advice to future HMP students is to try it! It taught me priceless knowledge and gave me a friend for the rest of my life. It was an awesome experience- so I would tell them to be open-minded, kind, and ready to learn!

Graphic: Taken by fellow coworker at Jacobs Media Corp. in Gainesville